LONDON ASIAN WELFARE TRUST

                                  REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER : 1111785



History of L.A.W.T:

This charity was first set up by Sandra Nadarajah. It had always been a lifelong ambition of hers to dedicate her life to a charitable cause and finally the opportunity arose to bring together a group of compassionate and very supportive volunteers to this cause and who eventually formed our group of trustees. 

Trust's Aims & Objectives:

Our trust is a charity organisation working to help disadvantaged women, children and the elderly and is particularly aimed at helping those who have suffered domestic violence as well as those suffering from bereavement and other misfortunes. Our trust aim is to form guidance and confidential support to those families and especially children affected by domestic violence and whom feel isolated and detached from society. Our aims are to highlight and challenge violence against women and children; empower them to gain more control over their lives. This is essentially why we will work in close liaison with other charitable organisations that work to promote this object and also those with close connection with victims of the Tsunami disaster and the South Asia Earthquake.

Domestic violence is so unmentionable that it seems not to exist in the Asian community. It isn’t talked about, it isn’t revealed and it certainly isn’t tackled. There are few available community support groups, and many Asian women are reluctant or too fearful to seek mainstream help.

Trust Activities:

We manage a resource centre in Edgware that provides a comprehensive service to those experiencing violence and abuse. We offer advice, information, and self-help support services. We give classical dance and vocal lessons to promote our vast and vibrant Asian culture. We are also going to start English, Mathematics and Science classes for children aged 6 and over and also Computer IT and Yoga classes for adults commencing from January. 

Our Charity Moto and Poem: