--- title: "Somali Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar ) — check charity number 1082449 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Somali Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar ) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1082449. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Shootup Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/somali-foundation-for-advocacy-and-reform-sofar retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:14:48.210Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Somali Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar ) is a registered charity (number 1082449) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £2,106 (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 Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar )? Registered charity number 1082449 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Shootup Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,106 ## What does Somali Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar ) do? Advice, organising events, accompanying older people to services. Information and advice for famine relief and relief of poverty issues. ## What causes is Somali Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar ) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Somali Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar ) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Somali Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar ) 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-foundation-for-advocacy-and-reform-sofar&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Somali Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar ) a legitimate charity? Yes. Somali Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar ) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1082449) 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 Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar )'s charity number? Somali Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar )'s charity number is 1082449. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1082449? Search 1082449 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 Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar ) do? Advice, organising events, accompanying older people to services. Information and advice for famine relief and relief of poverty issues. Does Somali Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar ) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somali Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar ). 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 Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar )? Somali Foundation for Advocacy and Reform ( Sofar ) 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/1082449).