Asian Welfare and Cultural Association
Analysis
Asian Welfare and Cultural Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in March 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Asian Welfare and Cultural Association reported income of £16k and spending of £22k, spending 135% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £14k to £16k (+19%), an average of +4.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 89%. Over the whole period it spent 114% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Asian Welfare and Cultural Association sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rhondda Gateway Club (£16k), Birmingham (Vernon) Unit 40 of the Sea Cadet Corps (£16k) and No Panic Sutton and Merton (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Elders Group:- includes Health and Fitness, Confidential Advice, Recreational activities/games, Learning and improving IT skills, ESOL, Healthy cooking and eating, Information sessions regarding local services, Outings, Celebrations of key festivals, Working with local schools. Community Meal:- providing free meals at least twice a year. Eastleigh Mela:- organising a free family festival annually.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rhondda Gateway Club | Pontypridd | £16k |
| Birmingham (Vernon) Unit 40 of the Sea Cadet Corps | Birmingham | £16k |
| No Panic Sutton and Merton | Surrey | £16k |
| Al Miskeen Foundation UK | Leicester | £16k |