Women And Family Association
Charity 1156734
Overview
Summary
Women And Family Association appears to be a community-facing organisation that links education, confidence-building and family support to poverty reduction for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, with a stated focus on women and families in DR Congo and educational activity in the UK. Its proposed activities suggest an informal, relationship-based model: using creative youth provision, women’s participation and family mediation as routes into wellbeing, skills and self-reliance. The evidence does not show whether these strands are currently delivered or how they connect across locations.
Operational geography
Coverage: International
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- Direct evidence from the Charity Commission records that the charity operates in Birmingham City, but does not identify any Birmingham ward, recognised place, service venue or delivery address. No supplied area identifier can therefore be evidenced.
- The Charity Commission record lists activities including after-school education, youth arts and ICT, women's domestic-violence awareness, family visits, mediation and conflict resolution; it does not state which of these activities are currently delivered in Birmingham rather than London or the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The charity's registered contact address is in Feltham, London. This is not evidence of a Birmingham operational site.
- The Charity Commission states that the charity does not own or lease land or property. This reduces confidence that it has a fixed Birmingham site, but does not rule out delivery from hired, partner or community venues.
- No material Birmingham partnerships, commissioned services, subsidiaries or venue arrangements were identified in the available evidence.
- International coverage is directly supported by the Charity Commission's current 'where the charity operates' entry for Birmingham City, throughout London and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The available evidence is insufficient to determine whether its Birmingham activity is neighbourhood-based, district-wide or citywide.
Additional evidence needed
- A current programme timetable, annual report, grant report or service leaflet identifying Birmingham delivery venues or wards.
- Confirmation from the charity of which activities are currently delivered in Birmingham, their frequency and the areas served.
- Evidence from any host venues, schools, community centres, local authorities or delivery partners confirming current Birmingham-based activity.
- Details of whether Birmingham services are delivered from temporary or hired venues, and whether any locations are withheld for safeguarding reasons.
Areas of work
- Arts/culture/heritage/science
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who they help
- People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Poverty relief is approached through capability and confidence
The organisation appears to treat poverty as connected not only to income, but also to education, health, confidence and the ability to sustain family livelihoods. Micro-business support is framed as a route to longer-term self-reliance.
Why it matters
This suggests a broader development model than direct financial relief. Potential partners may find the organisation especially relevant where economic inclusion, women’s wellbeing and practical skills need to be addressed together.
Show evidence
“The charity aims to improve physical and mental capacity, address root causes of poverty and enable self-reliance through viable and profitable micro-businesses.”
Source:Charity Commission“Its purposes include the advancement of education and the preservation and protection of good health among women and families in DR Congo.”
Source:Charity Commission
Creative activity may be used as civic participation infrastructure
Arts, drama, theatre, drawing and fashion activity appear to be positioned as more than cultural provision: they may create accessible routes into youth engagement, women’s confidence and positive social visibility.
Why it matters
This distinguishes the organisation from a conventional advice service. Its creative activities could complement organisations focused on mental wellbeing, youth participation or community cohesion.
Show evidence
“The after-school programme includes ICT, arts, drama, theatre and drawing for young people.”
Source:Organisation“A community fashion show is intended to promote a positive image and build self-confidence in women.”
Source:Organisation
Family relationships are treated as part of community resilience
Domestic-violence awareness, family mediation, conflict resolution and family trips suggest the organisation may see household relationships as a practical foundation for wellbeing and economic stability.
Why it matters
This indicates a potentially distinctive bridge between prevention, family support and poverty-related work, rather than treating these as separate issues.
Show evidence
“Activities include domestic violence awareness, family mediation and family conflict resolution.”
Source:Organisation“Activities include family arranged trips and visits.”
Source:Organisation
- Whether services are delivered in the UK, DR Congo or both, and how activity is coordinated across these contexts.
- Whether the listed activities are current, planned or historical.
- The scale of reach, beneficiary communities, partnerships and outcomes.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent activity reports showing where programmes operate, numbers reached and outcomes.
- Information on delivery partners, referral routes, safeguarding arrangements and links to micro-business support.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Educational programme will be consisting of After School programme where the organisation will be implemented non-formal education ? Youth: ICT/Arts/ drama/theatre/Drawing etc Women: -Community Fashion show to promote positive image and build self-confidence in women. - Domestic violence awareness Family:Family arranged trip/visit Family mediation Family conflict resolution
Charity objects
1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF GOOD HEALTH AMONG WOMEN & FAMILIES (IN DR CONGO) BY THE PROVISION OF A RANGE OF SERVICES CALCULATED TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPACITY AND IMPROVING THEIR OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCESS AND ERADICATE THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES SO AS TO ENABLE THEM ATTAIN SELF RELIANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY BY SETTING UP VIABLE / PROFITABLE MICRO BUSINESS TO GENERATE INCOME FOR THEIR FAMILIES. 2 TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PEOPLE IN THE UK IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES DEEM FIT. 3 SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH MAY BE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES.