Our Partners
The German Welfare Council
The German Welfare Council, formerly known as German Advice Centre, offers independent help and advice free of charge for people with personal and social problems. This help is provided by a bilingual social worker with a wide experience of statutory and voluntary provisions for social care in both Germany and the UK.
The German Welfare Council was founded in 1952 and is a registered charity since 1983. It is politically and denominationally independent. The aims and perspectives of this charity have changed over the past 60 years of its existence according to the trend of people emigrating and immigrating. Giving advice on social security provisions, pensions and EU regulations has therefore become more and more important.
The staff of the German Welfare Council also tries to help people in financial crisis situations and many other welfare issues which arise from the increased number of employee transfer and their family moving between Germany and the UK.
To find out more, make a donation, or get support, please visit: https://gwc-london.org.uk/
The Anglo-German Family History Society
Founded in 1987, the Anglo-German Family History Society (AGFHS) is dedicated to assisting individuals in tracing their German ancestry, whether in the UK or continental Europe. The society offers a wealth of resources, including booklets and research guides on diverse topics. These cover German institutions in the UK, occupations like sugar-bakers and pork-butchers, and the internment of German nationals during World War I. They also provide practical guidance on locating records and include templates for writing letters in German.
As a non-profit organisation, the AGFHS specializes in German record research. Members benefit from bimonthly meetings in central London, featuring engaging talks from guest speakers, as well as the Mitteilungsblatt magazine, published three times a year, offering articles on members’ stories, research tips, and new resources.
If you would like to find out more about the Society and its activities, or to become a member, visit their website at www.agfhs.com
