Filipino Women's Association UK
Registered Charity #1147454
On Saturday, 25 April 2026, the Filipino Women’s Association UK gathered our community at St Augustine’s CE High School in Kilburn, London for our annual Salo-Salo — held in the very week of FWA-UK’s founding anniversary, and a fitting celebration of 38 years of service to Filipinos in the United Kingdom and at home in the Philippines. FWA-UK was founded …
On Sunday, 8 March 2026, the Palace Suite at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington became a vibrant sanctuary of culture and connection. The Filipino Women’s Association UK (FWA-UK) celebrated International Women’s Day with a landmark event themed “Threads of Change: Weaving Wellness and Identity.” The day was a deliberate journey—beginning with the internal work of wellness, moving through the …
For the 630 students of San Roque Elementary School, the walk to class is not a simple one. The school sits in an area prone to flooding, and for many children, getting to their classroom means walking through water — daily, without complaint, because learning matters. The Boots of Hope initiative changed that. Working alongside the Inner Wheel Club of …
“Sometimes, it’s not grand gestures that matter most; it’s sitting beside someone, holding their hand, sharing a song, or simply making them feel remembered.” On Friday, 20 February 2026, the Outreach Committee had the wonderful privilege of visiting Lawrie Park Lodge in Lewisham. What began as a simple plan to join the residents for their morning tea blossomed into an …
On the evening of Saturday, 7 February 2026, the Filipino Women’s Association UK gathered our community at Adela’s Carinderia on Goldhawk Road, Hammersmith for Sing for a Cause — a karaoke fundraising night in aid of our scholars in the Philippines and the elderly and vulnerable members of our community here in the UK. By the end of the evening, …
The Philippine National School for the Blind is a boarding school in Pasay City — home to students from across the Philippines whose world is shaped not by what they see, but by what they feel, hear, and experience. FWA-UK first partnered with the Inner Wheel Club of Rosario Diamond to support the PNSB in 2025. The Love Beyond Vision …
On 27 January 2026, the FWA-UK Outreach Committee partnered with Skywalker Under One Sky for an evening of community outreach — and a clear reminder of why this work matters. It was the kind of cold Tuesday night where the air seeps into your bones. But despite the chill, our hearts were steady and warm with purpose. Guided by our …
The Filipino Women’s Association UK (FWA-UK) held its Executive Board Orientation Meeting on Saturday, 25 October 2025, at the elegant Balmoral Suite of the Royal Garden Hotel. The event brought together the newly elected board members and committee leads for the 2025–2026 term, marking the start of another year of service, compassion, and collaboration. The session opened with a prayer …
Dear FWA-UK Family and Friends, I am deeply humbled and honoured to serve as the newly elected Chairman of the Filipino Women’s Association UK. This role is not just a title, but a calling to continue the mission of empowering women, uplifting communities, and celebrating the beauty of our Filipino heritage. For more than three decades, FWA-UK has been a …
(L-R: I. Lehmann, V. Cattermole, P. Shah, T. Foulkes, G. Belmonte, S. Soriano, T. Fletcher, L. Indopia, W. Lone, C. Grosser, L. Laroche) The Filipino Women’s Association UK (FWA-UK) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 27th September 2025, at the Victoria Suite, Royal Garden Hotel, London. Members gathered to reflect on the year’s achievements, review financial performance, and …