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
We are open for new referrals and all our staff are continuing to support children and parents.
Our practical and emotional support services are designed to build resilience and confidence in children, young people and their families.
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Latest news
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29 Jun 2020
Where would we be without our volunteers?
As you can imagine after 12 weeks of lockdown the front drive of the East Surrey centre was looking a little tired and overgrown. As part of the preparations for getting it ready for a rota of staff to return we were lucky enough to be able to benefit from three of our volunteers helping […]
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25 Jun 2020
Phased Return to Work
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10 Jun 2020
Challenges for Carers
People we've helped
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Louise & Ada's Story
Louise and 5-year-old daughter Ada were recommended to Welcare by a play therapist after Ada’s father had been violent and emotionally abusive.
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Carly's Story
8 year old Carly, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, was referred to Welcare with her overwhelmed mum – struggling with 5 sleep deprived children in temporary housing.
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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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Zack's Story
When 8 year old Zack’s mum Polly was diagnosed with breast cancer, their life was turned upside-down.
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