--- title: "West London Somali Association (Welsa) — charity 1031592 | CharityCompare" description: "West London Somali Association (Welsa) (charity 1031592): income £7,500 (2009). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-london-somali-association-welsa retrieved: 2026-10-07T05:35:56.907Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1031592 WL # West London Somali Association (Welsa) Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data West London Somali Association (Welsa) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1031592&subId=0) Work at West London Somali Association (Welsa)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=west-london-somali-association-welsa&type=claim&name=West%20London%20Somali%20Association%20(Welsa)) to add your own description, logo and links. ## Check the current position The register reporting status is “Submission Double Default”. Extract 2026-10-04. These labels do not establish whether particular services are available. Check the [live register](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1031592&subId=0) before acting. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about West London Somali Association (Welsa)? Reported income · year ending 2009-03-31 £7,500 Reported spending · year ending 2009-03-31 £7,421 Registered charity number 1031592 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Hounslow Quick answer West London Somali Association (Welsa) (number 1031592) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does West London Somali Association (Welsa) do? WELSA is a voluntary organisation that helps vulnerable and disadvantaged Somali people. We give them advice and we also translate for them hen required. I also help them when they are job hunting. Although the younger generations have learnt and mastered the English language, unfortunately many elders and parents still truffle with day to day activities due to the language barrier. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for West London Somali Association (Welsa) Answers West London Somali Association (Welsa) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2009, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 21 January 1994 Where it says it operates Hounslow ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is West London Somali Association (Welsa) registered for? Education/trainingHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West London Somali Association (Welsa) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score West London Somali Association (Welsa). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to West London Somali Association (Welsa)? - 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=west-london-somali-association-welsa&type=claim&name=West%20London%20Somali%20Association%20(Welsa)) ## Frequently asked questions Is West London Somali Association (Welsa) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists West London Somali Association (Welsa) as a registered charity (number 1031592) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is West London Somali Association (Welsa)'s charity number? West London Somali Association (Welsa)'s charity number is 1031592. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1031592? Search 1031592 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 West London Somali Association (Welsa) do? WELSA is a voluntary organisation that helps vulnerable and disadvantaged Somali people. We give them advice and we also translate for them hen required. I also help them when they are job hunting. Although the younger generations have learnt and mastered the English language, unfortunately many elders and parents still truffle with day to day activities due to the language barrier. Does West London Somali Association (Welsa) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West London Somali Association (Welsa). 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 West London Somali Association (Welsa)? West London Somali Association (Welsa) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was West London Somali Association (Welsa) registered as a charity? West London Somali Association (Welsa) was entered on the register on 21 January 1994. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=1031592&subId=0).