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The Welcoming Association

SC041952Registered charity from 09 December 2010
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Information about this charity:
Charity Information Operations Annual Submissions Income and Expenditure Charity Trustees
Charity Information:
Address Unit 1, 20 Westfield Avenue
Edinburgh
Postcode EH11 2TT
Website www.thewelcoming.org
Regulatory Type Standard
Link to Companies House https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/
Object:
The company’s objects are: (a) The advancement of education (b) The advancement of citizenship or community development (c) The promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion. (d) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
Operations:
What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:
The Welcoming Association is a Scottish charity dedicated to supporting asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants in Edinburgh, promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Mission and Activities: The Welcoming Association aims to create a welcoming environment for New Scots in Edinburgh. It focuses on social and cultural integration through various programs, including: • English Classes: Providing language support to help individuals communicate effectively in their new environment. • Employability Support: Assisting refugees and migrants in finding employment and enhancing their job skills. • Community Activities: Organising events and activities that foster community engagement and cultural exchange. • Cultural Integration: Helping marginalised and isolated individuals connect with the broader community.
Charity Status: Active
Constitutional Form: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Constitutional Form Date: 30 Apr 2013
Previous Constitutional Form: Unincorporated association
Previous Constitutional Form Date: 09 Dec 2010
Main Operating Location: City of Edinburgh
Number of Staff: 11
Number of Charity Trustees: 7
Number of Volunteers: 51-100
Purposes: "the advancement of education", "the advancement of citizenship or community development", "the promotion of equality and diversity", "the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage"
Beneficiaries: "Children or young people", "Older People", "People with disabilities or health problems", "People with a particular ethnic or racial origin", "Other charities or voluntary bodies"
Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"
Annual Submissions:
Year End Income Expenditure Annual Return Received Accounts Received Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Mar 2021 £484,430 £440,335 03 Dec 2021 Yes
31 Mar 2022 £402,286 £369,815 06 Dec 2022 Yes
31 Mar 2023 £408,482 £374,068 30 Nov 2023 Yes
31 Mar 2024 £499,177 £425,964 08 Dec 2024 Yes
31 Mar 2025 £476,354 £430,453 05 Dec 2025 Yes Published accounts can be found on the Companies House website
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green   . If an annual return is late, the box is red   .
Income and Expenditure:
Charity Trustees:
First Name Last Name
Ms Crissie HIRST
Ms Jan Ruth WILLIAMSON
Dr Gordon Hill
Mr Sam Hemmati
Mr Sabir Abdul Rahman
Mr Keith Fraser WATSON
Ms Olufunmilade Ife ADETOGUN
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