--- title: "German Welfare Council — charity 288538" description: "German Welfare Council (charity 288538). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/german-welfare-council retrieved: 2026-09-23T05:36:51.424Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer German Welfare Council is listed as a registered charity (number 288538) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £130,967 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about German Welfare Council? Registered charity number 288538 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) London Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £130,967 Website [www.gwc-london.org.uk](http://www.gwc-london.org.uk/) ## What does German Welfare Council do? The German Welfare Council offers independent help and advice free of charge for people predominantly of German origin or connections with personal and social problems. This help is provided by a bilingual social worker with a wide experience of statutory and voluntary provisions for social care in both Germany and the UK. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## Linked funds and trusts The register records these funds under parent charity number 288538. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes. View 1 linked records - [Regina Glaser Memorial Trust (288538-1)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=288538&subId=1) ## What causes is German Welfare Council registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for German Welfare Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. German Welfare Council is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to German Welfare Council? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? 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Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288538? Search 288538 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does German Welfare Council do? The German Welfare Council offers independent help and advice free of charge for people predominantly of German origin or connections with personal and social problems. This help is provided by a bilingual social worker with a wide experience of statutory and voluntary provisions for social care in both Germany and the UK. Does German Welfare Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for German Welfare Council. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to German Welfare Council? German Welfare Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.gwc-london.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=288538&subId=0).