Household Support Fund – Weekly Food Bank Initiative

Organisation: The Gambia Welfare Society Funding Source: Forum Central – Household Support Fund Amount Received: £5,000 Project Period: – Overview The Gambia Welfare Society is proud to report the successful implementation of our Weekly Food Bank Initiative, funded by a generous £5,000 grant from Forum Central’s Household Support Fund. This project was designed to provide […]

Gambian Community Recognised at BBC Radio Leeds Make a Difference Awards 2025

Bradford, September 13, Five distinguished members of the Gambian community in Leeds proudly represented the Gambia Welfare Society at the BBC Radio Leeds Make a Difference Awards 2025, held at the prestigious Bowl Room in Bradford. Yanks Sawo, Nuha Ceesay, Amie Kolleh Darboe, Bakary Njie, and Halimatou Khan were in attendance at the ceremony, which […]

The Gambia Welfare Society Annual Cultural Weekend 15 & 16 August 2025

15 AugustCultural ASOBE NightVenue: Anglers Club Burmantoff LeedsThis night is supported by Artist Nyancho and DJ Alieu Bah 16 August Charity Fundraising ShowDate: Friday, 16th August 2025Time: From 6:00 PMVenue: Empire Suite, Roundhay Road, LeedsThis special fundraising event is in support of our ongoing charitable initiatives, and we are honored to have Jaliba Kuyateh perform […]

Empowering Our Community: Fire and Electrical Safety Workshops at Gambia House

As the Project Coordinator for these workshops, I had the privilege of organizing two important community sessions at Gambia House in Leeds, sponsored by Electrical Safety First. These workshops were designed to raise awareness about fire and electrical safety, ensuring that our community is better equipped to prevent hazards and protect their homes. Fire Safety […]