--- title: "Somali Development Organisation — check charity number 1174187 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Somali Development Organisation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174187. 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-development-organisation retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:09:16.312Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Somali Development Organisation is a registered charity (number 1174187) 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 £2,600 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Development Organisation? Registered charity number 1174187 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £2,600 Website [somdevelopment.org](http://somdevelopment.org/) ## What does Somali Development Organisation do? GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES EDUCATION/TRAINING THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES DISABILITY THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OVERSEAS AID/FAMINE RELIEF ## What causes is Somali Development Organisation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Somali Development Organisation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Somali Development Organisation 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-development-organisation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://somdevelopment.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Somali Development Organisation a legitimate charity? Yes. Somali Development Organisation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174187) 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 Development Organisation's charity number? Somali Development Organisation's charity number is 1174187. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174187? Search 1174187 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 Development Organisation do? GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES EDUCATION/TRAINING THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES DISABILITY THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OVERSEAS AID/FAMINE RELIEF Does Somali Development Organisation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somali Development Organisation. 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 Development Organisation? Somali Development Organisation's website is http://somdevelopment.org — 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/1174187).