The Goan Welfare Society (GWS) was founded in March 1983 to provide limited assistance to Goans living in the UK.
The responsibility for the Charity was handed over to the Goan Association (UK) when the original Trustees had passed away and in October 2004, it was re-constituted with Trustees appointed by the Board of Directors. However, as required by the Charity Commission, the Charity operates as an autonomous body with its own membership and raising its own funds. Read our Mission statement …
Over the past few years, the welfare work has shown a considerable demand due to the increasing number of Goans arriving in the UK and also with the ageing community needing more assistance. This has put pressure on the Charity because of a lack of resources and more importantly, because more volunteers are desperately needed – as the saying goes
“ The Harvest is Big, but the Labourers are Few ”
BREAKING NEWS
Goan Community hailed for achievements in the UK
The invaluable services of the Goan diaspora were praised at a special event at the House of Commons which was hosted by Swindon MPs, Heidi Alexander and Will Stone along with the Goan Mayor of Swindon, Imtiyaz Shaikh and Swindon Councillor Adorabelle Amaral-Shaikh. A special medal struck for the event were presented to various deserving [...]
Consul General of Portugal in London UK Goan Festival
he Consul General of Portugal in London Dr. Luis Leandro Da Silva wishes Mr. Ravi Vaz, President of the Goan Association (UK) all the very best for the UK Goan Festival to be held at the Cranford Community College Grounds on Sunday, 4th August 2024.
Flavio Gracias awarded the British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours List
We are thrilled to announce that our Chair of Trustees, Flavio Gracias, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List. This accolade celebrates his outstanding contributions to the community in Ealing.
Latest Appeal …
Shirley is 36 years old and is currently being cared for in Michael Sobell Hospice in Northwood. She wishes to return home to Goa to spend her final days surrounded by her friends and family.
We received the sad news from Dr Pankaj Rajmane of the Dilasa Palliative Care Centre that Shirley Fernandes passed away peacefully in her sleep at 1.30 am on 15 January 2025.
We received the sad news from Dr Pankaj Rajmane of the Dilasa Palliative Care Centre that Shirley Fernandes passed away peacefully in her sleep at 1.30 am on 15 January 2025.
HOW YOU CAN HELP …
West London:
Ealing Hospital on: 020 8869 2113
Northwick Park, St Mark’s & Central Middlesex Hospitals: Kindly leave a voicemail including patient’s name, religion and the ward if known. Sunday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm. Phone: 020 8967 5130
Alternatively, request a member of Staff to contact a chaplain
or e-mail: LNWH-tr.chaplaincy@nhs.net
The Hospital Chaplain used to have access to the list of patients on a ward. That is no longer the case and either the person themselves or family or friends must let the Chaplain know if you would like a visit or Communion
South-West London:
St George’s Hospital, Tooting:
Contact the Goan Chaplain, Fr Patrick De Souza, on: 07342 267878 (email: patrickdsouza2008@gmail.com)
General: Ask the Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital to contact the Catholic Hospital Chaplain, giving the full name & ward of the patient.
