--- title: "Somali Advice Link — check charity number 1151476 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Somali Advice Link a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1151476. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cariocca Business Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/somali-advice-link retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:09:02.524Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Somali Advice Link is a registered charity (number 1151476) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £73,766 (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 Somali Advice Link? Registered charity number 1151476 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cariocca Business Park Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £73,766 Website [www.somadvicelink.co.uk](http://www.somadvicelink.co.uk/) ## What does Somali Advice Link do? Providing advice/support to clients facing challenges accessing services - SAL aims to serve people of Somali descent living in Manchester. We provide key services to members, including advice/support, regarding: debt, housing, health, benefits, education/employment/training, council & referral services. We also offer basic English language, IT & workclub to any individual regardless of origin. ## What causes is Somali Advice Link registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Somali Advice Link yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Somali Advice Link 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=somali-advice-link&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.somadvicelink.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Somali Advice Link a legitimate charity? Yes. Somali Advice Link is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1151476) 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 Somali Advice Link's charity number? Somali Advice Link's charity number is 1151476. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1151476? Search 1151476 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 Somali Advice Link do? Providing advice/support to clients facing challenges accessing services - SAL aims to serve people of Somali descent living in Manchester. We provide key services to members, including advice/support, regarding: debt, housing, health, benefits, education/employment/training, council & referral services. We also offer basic English language, IT & workclub to any individual regardless of origin. Does Somali Advice Link have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somali Advice Link. 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 Somali Advice Link? Somali Advice Link's website is http://www.somadvicelink.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1151476).