# Warrington Ethnic Communities Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1144308 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1144308)
- Website: https://www.weca.org.uk
- Latest income: £1,580; spending £3,010
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Warrington
- Other names: Weca (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/warrington-ethnic-communities-association

WECA aims to support ethnic and cultural organisations or those groups promoting community cohesion based in Warrington, whose objective is to support the people of Warrington and to support the creation of viable and sustainable communities within the borough of Warrington

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,580 | £3,010 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,580 | £1,069 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £6,580 | £9,753 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The promotion of the minority Ethnic community voluntary sector in Warrington for the public benefit by:(a) Acting as a representative of the minority Ethnic community voluntary sector in relation to statutory and non statutory decision making systems to adequately reflect the needs and wishes of Ethnic community groups in Warrington;(b) Identifying needs in the minority Ethnic community voluntary sector and providing small grants to enable minority Ethnic community groups to address such needs; (c) Liaising between charities, voluntary organisations, government agencies and other groups on relevant issues;

## What it funds

Warrington Ethnic Communities Association is registered under general charitable purposes for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Warrington Ethnic Communities Association reported income of £1,580 and spending of £3,010. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £13.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Warrington.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Warrington Ethnic Communities Association in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (weca.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Warrington Ethnic Communities Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Warrington Ethnic Communities Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Warrington Ethnic Communities Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Warrington.

### Does Warrington Ethnic Communities Association give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Warrington Ethnic Communities Association makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Warrington Ethnic Communities Association give each year?

The register does not break out Warrington Ethnic Communities Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £3,010. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,766 a year.

### How large is Warrington Ethnic Communities Association?

In its latest reported year Warrington Ethnic Communities Association reported income of £1,580 and spending of £3,010.


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