--- title: "Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom ) — check charity number 1079171 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom ) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1079171. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Gosterwood Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lewisham-somali-community-lescom retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:52:09.360Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom ) is a registered charity (number 1079171) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £9,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom )? Registered charity number 1079171 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gosterwood Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £9,000 ## What does Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom ) do? LESCO exists to provide benefit to Somalis living in the London Borough of Lewisham, as well as surrounding London Boroughs, and to advance their education by the provision of classes in a range of subjects. We provide information on housing, welfare, health, immigration and other issues. ## What causes is Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom ) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom ) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom ) is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=lewisham-somali-community-lescom&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom ) a legitimate charity? Yes. Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom ) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1079171) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom )'s charity number? Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom )'s charity number is 1079171. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1079171? Search 1079171 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom ) do? LESCO exists to provide benefit to Somalis living in the London Borough of Lewisham, as well as surrounding London Boroughs, and to advance their education by the provision of classes in a range of subjects. We provide information on housing, welfare, health, immigration and other issues. Does Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom ) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom ). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom )? Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom ) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1079171).