WEST LONDON EQUALITY CENTRE
To advance equality, human rights, good relations and social justice towards the elimination of discrimination and inequality for BMERM Communities & other persons experiencing disadvantage; providing legal advice, seminars, volunteering and training for employment in Ealing and surrounding areas
Objects
2.1. The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by:a) the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religion;b) advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity;c) promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds; andd) cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity.2.2 To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.For the purpose of this clause ‘socially excluded’ means being excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of one of more of the following factors: unemployment; financial hardship; youth or old age; ill health (physical or mental); substance abuse or dependency including alcohol and drugs; discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, belief, creed, sexual orientation or gender re-assignment; poor educational or skills attainment; relationship and family breakdown; poor housing (that is housing that does not meet basic habitable standards; crime (either as a victim of crime or as an offender rehabilitating into society).2.3 The promotion of racial harmony for the public benefit by:(a) promoting knowledge and mutual understanding between different racial groups;(b) advancing education and raising awareness about different racial groups to promote good relations between persons of different racial groups;(c) working towards the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race.”2.4. The promotion of Human rights (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and subsequent United Nations conventions and declarations) throughout West London and the UK by all or any of the following means:(a) Obtaining redress for the victims of human rights abuse;b) educating the public about human rights(c) Contributing to the sound administration of human rights law;(d) Commenting on proposed human rights legislation;(e) Raising awareness of human rights issues;(f) Promoting public support for human rights;(g) Promoting respect for human rights among individuals and corporations;(h) Eliminating infringements of human rights.”
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £87,339 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £164,572. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves are being used more frequently to fund work outside of specific project remits, though they remain confident in the charity's future position.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider it prudent that unrestricted reserves should be sufficient: - to cover 3 months administration and support costs with a 6-month future aspiration” — page 8
“During the year, one of the Trustee, who is also a director at The University of West London Commercial Limited, facilitated the provision of intangible income to the charity from the University. The intangible income, valued at £39,866, comprised use of office rent and services, and was provided with a reduced charge.” — page 24
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 20
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 20
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 20
Trustees
- Dr Bernard Andonianchair
- Aysha Raza
- Balahl Khan
- Barbara Karayi
- Caroline Elizabeth Lumb
- Evangelia Marinaki
- HILARY PANFORD
- IAN MICHAEL POTTS MBA FCMA
- JOSEPHINE DE SOUZA
- KWAME AKUFFO
- Mariam Masud
- Professor Peter John
- Reena Malhan
- Roksana Zusanna Mlozniak
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £171k | £258k |
| 31/03/2024 | £317k | £330k |
| 31/03/2023 | £363k | £323k |
| 31/03/2022 | £336k | £288k |
| 31/03/2021 | £296k | £248k |
Common questions
Is WEST LONDON EQUALITY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £87,339 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds to £164,572. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves are being used more frequently to fund work outside of specific project remits, though they remain confident in the charity's future position. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by MCA Audit Limited.
Who funds WEST LONDON EQUALITY CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WEST LONDON EQUALITY CENTRE as a grant recipient include TRUST FOR LONDON, THE INDIGO TRUST, THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUST FOR LONDON | FY2022 | £90k | Good homes and neighbourhoods |
| THE INDIGO TRUST | FY2025 | £20k | Access to Justice - UK |
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 10/09/2025 | £462k | Grant to West London Equality Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/03/2021 | £468k | Hate Crime Support Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2016 | £10k | Provide Home Visit Services to House Bound and Disabled (HOME BUDDIES) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2013 | £10k | Provide help and outreach services to Travellers and Gypsies (PROVIDE) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | 2 | £19k |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | 1 | £160k |
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £78k |
| THE 4814 TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £52k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £45k |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
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- EQUALITY AND EMPLOYMENT LAW CENTRE
- ETHNIC MINORITY CENTRE LIMITED
- COMMUNITIES EMPOWERMENT NETWORK
- THE BROMLEY BY BOW CENTRE
- WEST END WOMEN AND GIRLS CENTRE CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST LONDON EQUALITY CENTRE | £171k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BIRMINGHAM DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE | £1.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EQUALITY AND EMPLOYMENT LAW CENTRE | £272k | — | 0 | below | — | material uncertainty |
| ETHNIC MINORITY CENTRE LIMITED | £44k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITIES EMPOWERMENT NETWORK | £110k | — | 0 | below | — | not going concern |
| THE BROMLEY BY BOW CENTRE | £3.0m | — | — | above | — | not going concern |