our team
ilda Sinani Prev.Stafa
founder and ceo
Everything started through my personal experience when I moved to Southend-on-Sea in the UK. I cannot forget how hard everything was at the beginning; I had started a new life, in a new country. I was also pregnant and expecting my first child. In the first few months, I tried to reach any organisation to find support to start a new life, just as every mother and newcomer has the right to when they move somewhere new.
I researched online, but all I found was a place in London. There was nothing in the town where I lived.
This is how Welcome to the UK came to life - a charity founded in Southend-on-Sea to help families from overseas and it is something that I am very proud of today!
Elsa Nathan
board of trustees
Our People – The Heart of Welcome to the UK
We could not succeed, nor organise the events and activities we deliver, without our incredible team of volunteers. While we cannot list every name here, please know that we value each and every one of them deeply. Their dedication, kindness, and generosity are the lifeblood of our organisation.
Alongside them, our hardworking hub coordinators and administrators keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Their expertise, commitment, and ability to turn challenges into solutions make them truly irreplaceable. Together, they form the backbone of Welcome to the UK and ensure that we can continue supporting our community every single day.