Welcome Foundation
Analysis
Welcome Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cleveland. It was registered in February 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending June 2026, Welcome Foundation reported income of £41k and spending of £37k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2022 to June 2026, income grew from £6,159 to £41k (+573%), an average of +61% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 204%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Welcome Foundation sits at the 53rd percentile: it is larger than about 53% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hilgay United Charities (Non-Ecclesiastical Branch) (£41k), The Victorious Church of Christ (£41k) and East End Development Trust Limited (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Welcome Foundation alleviates poverty and supports disadvantaged individuals and families across Middlesbrough and the wider North East, including women, men and young adults. We provide food hampers, mentoring, wellbeing support, cooking and art classes, cycling, football and community events, helping people develop skills, improve wellbeing, build confidence and move towards greater independence
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hilgay United Charities (Non-Ecclesiastical Branch) | Warwickshire | £41k |
| The Victorious Church of Christ | Bolton | £41k |
| East End Development Trust Limited | Plymouth | £41k |
| Lewisham Toy Library | London | £41k |