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
Run with Team Welcare in the Asics London 10k!
Run an iconic route through London to raise money for children and families in their time of need.
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Latest news
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20 Jun 2019
125 Years of Welcare!
In a special service in Southwark Cathedral on 15th June, diocesan family support charity Welcare celebrated 125 years serving children and families struggling with poverty, mental and physical ill health, domestic abuse and social isolation. The history of Welcare Welcare’s roots go back to 1894 when the Diocesan Association for Friendless Girls was started, […]
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3 Jun 2019
Welcare renews Investing in Volunteers
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31 May 2019
Anna Khan gives talk on mental health in young people
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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