Yafa Welfare Association In West Midlands
Charity 1114073
Overview
Summary
Yafa Welfare Association In West Midlands appears to be a community-rooted organisation using cultural identity as a platform for wider civic participation. Its stated role combines education, welfare facilities, advice and community development, suggesting an approach that supports Yafai residents while positioning cultural continuity as compatible with, rather than separate from, multicultural belonging. The available evidence indicates a potentially important bridging role, though it does not show the scale, reach or practical form of its services.
Operational geography
Coverage: Regional
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission record declares that the charity operates across Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton, supporting a regional footprint; however, this is not corroborated by recent reporting or current service information.
- No Birmingham ward can be identified confidently as a current delivery area. The registered contact address is in Small Heath, but it may be a correspondence address rather than an operational site.
- The Charity Commission record states that the charity does not own or lease land or property, so there is no evidence of a current physical service venue at the registered address or elsewhere.
- The charity's latest recorded financial information is for the year ending 31 May 2020, with zero income and expenditure, and its returns for subsequent years are overdue. Current activity, active partnerships and service locations therefore remain unverified.
- The charity says it delivers services and educational activity in partnership with other organisations, but does not identify those partners or the locations through which they extend its reach.
Additional evidence needed
- Up-to-date trustees' annual reports, accounts or annual returns showing services delivered since 31 May 2020 and their locations.
- A current programme, timetable or venue list from the organisation confirming where services or educational activities take place in Birmingham.
- Confirmation from named partner organisations of any current joint delivery, including venue and area.
- Confirmation from the organisation whether its registered contact address in Small Heath is an active service location or solely a registered correspondence address.
Areas of work
- Economic/community Development/employment
- Education/training
- General Charitable Purposes
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
- Provides Human Resources
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Cultural identity appears to be a route into wider inclusion
The association may use Yafai culture and values not only to preserve community identity, but also to help members participate in a wider multicultural society.
Why it matters
This suggests the organisation's value may lie in bridging cultural belonging and wider civic connection, rather than serving as a narrowly inward-facing community group.
Show evidence
“We promote Yafai culture and values, working towards a seamless multicultural society.”
Source:Organisation“The Yafa Welfare Association strives to raise the quality of life of the Yafai community of Birmingham and the wider community.”
Source:Organisation
The organisation appears designed as a multi-function community anchor
Its remit may combine practical support, learning, advice and access to facilities, rather than focusing on one specialist service.
Why it matters
A multi-function role can make the association an important point of trust and access for people whose needs span education, welfare, employment and community connection.
Show evidence
“Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information.”
Source:Charity Commission“General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Economic/community Development/employment.”
Source:Charity Commission
Partnership is presented as part of the delivery model
The association may rely on collaboration to extend its capacity, connect its community to external opportunities, or contribute cultural knowledge to shared services.
Why it matters
This makes its relationships with other organisations potentially as important as its direct provision; it may be a valuable connector for partners seeking trusted links with Yafai residents.
Show evidence
“The Yafa Welfare Association strives to raise the quality of life of the Yafai community of Birmingham and the wider community through the delivery of services and educational activities in partnership with other organisations.”
Source:Organisation
- Which communities use its services beyond the Yafai community, and whether access is equitable in practice.
- What facilities, programmes, advice or employment support it currently provides.
- Which organisations it partners with and whether those relationships are ongoing or project-based.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent service descriptions, participant numbers and outcomes by activity.
- A list of current partners and the purpose of each collaboration.
- Information on the organisation's facilities, geographic reach and community governance.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
The Yafa Welfare Association strives to raise the quality of life of the Yafai community of Birmingham and the wider community through the delivery of services and educational activities in partnership with other organisations. We promote Yafai culture and values, working towards a seamless multicultural society.
Charity objects
THE ASSOCIATION IS ESTABLISHED: TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF WEST MIDLANDS, THE YAFA COMMUNITY (HEREINAFTER CALLED THE 'AREA OF BENEFIT') BY THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATIONAL AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF THE SAID INHABITANTS.