West African Development

An A rating means the sponsor currently meets Home Office duties and can issue Certificates of Sponsorship; a B rating means a time-limited action plan is in place.

≈12 in 100 such sponsors lost their licence within 7 months. Driven by: Healthcare sponsor (×1.9), Accounts overdue (×1.3), First Gazette notice on record (×1.3), More than one SIC code (×1.3).

No ownership or control changes detected.

Common questions about West African Development

Is West African Development a licensed UK visa sponsor?

Yes. West African Development in Ashton Under Lyne holds a UK sponsor licence and appears on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors, where it has been listed since 2024. That means it is permitted to sponsor eligible workers from overseas, though a licence is permission to sponsor rather than a guarantee that any particular vacancy is open to sponsorship.

What visa routes can West African Development sponsor?

West African Development is licensed for Charity Worker and Skilled Worker. Its licence is recorded on the register as "Temporary Worker (A rating)" — the rating reflects the Home Office's confidence in the sponsor's compliance record.

Where is West African Development based?

The register lists West African Development at Ashton Under Lyne. This is the address on the sponsor licence, which is usually the head office — a sponsored role may be based at a different site.

How current is this information?

This page is built from the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors. We resync the register daily and keep a dated history of every addition and removal. The register itself is the authoritative source — always confirm on GOV.UK before relying on a licence status.

Registration details

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First on register

26 Mar 2024

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