Welcare is a charity working with families and children up to the age of 13, in South London and East Surrey.
Our services are based on Christian values, and we strive to empower families and change lives for the better, offering practical and emotional support to overcome challenges.
Our work in the community
You are invited to our 125th Anniversary Service!
Join us in Southwark Cathedral on the 15th June as we give thanks for 125 years of Welcare's work, and look forward to 125 more years.
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Latest news
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30 Apr 2019
Over £2500 raised through Lent lunches
Our annual Lent lunches, where hosts provide a simple meal of bread and soup in exchange for donations in aid of Welcare, have once again proved to be a huge success. Our 2019 Lent lunches have raised a total of £2647, which will go towards our continued work with children and families. Lunches were hosted […]
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26 Apr 2019
Welcare’s new look!
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10 Apr 2019
Adding something for Lent rather than taking away
People we've helped
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Myra & Mia's Story
Myra and Mia were referred to Welcare via Lambeth’s domestic violence service after domestic abuse towards Myra by Mia’s father.
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Sam's Story
When single dad Sam faced financial problems around Christmas, he asked Welcare for support.
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Kate's Story
Kate had spent much of her life in care because of her parents’ drug and alcohol problems, and was struggling to cope raising her 8 month old daughter alone.
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Eva's Story
Eva was nine years old when she came to Welcare traumatised by memories of her mother being abused.
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