--- title: "Somali Community Support Centre — check charity number 1097147 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Somali Community Support Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1097147. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/somali-community-support-centre retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:10:09.876Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Somali Community Support Centre is a registered charity (number 1097147) 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 £9,791 (year ending 2015-03-31). 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 Community Support Centre? Registered charity number 1097147 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2015-03-31) £9,791 ## What does Somali Community Support Centre do? The organisation provides a wide range of services to the Refugee community in west LondonMainly of Somali origin. such as; Poverty eradication, health, education, employment related, Skills development training, advice in housing, and welfare benefits, Advocacy, Youth Crime prevention project, IT& ESOL Classes, Overseas projects for Humanitarian,Sustainable developments in East Africa. ## What causes is Somali Community Support Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Somali Community Support Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Somali Community Support Centre 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-community-support-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Somali Community Support Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Somali Community Support Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1097147) 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 Community Support Centre's charity number? Somali Community Support Centre's charity number is 1097147. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1097147? Search 1097147 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 Community Support Centre do? The organisation provides a wide range of services to the Refugee community in west LondonMainly of Somali origin. such as; Poverty eradication, health, education, employment related, Skills development training, advice in housing, and welfare benefits, Advocacy, Youth Crime prevention project, IT& ESOL Classes, Overseas projects for Humanitarian,Sustainable developments in East Africa. Does Somali Community Support Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somali Community Support Centre. 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 Community Support Centre? Somali Community Support Centre 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/1097147).