--- title: "Somali Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy — check charity number 1116372 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Somali Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1116372. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 24 Greencoat Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/somali-initiative-for-dialogue-and-democracy retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:13:14.114Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Somali Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy is a registered charity (number 1116372) 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; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. 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 Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy? Registered charity number 1116372 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 24 Greencoat Place ## What does Somali Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy do? Building and maintaining social cohesion and trust among Somalis and between Somalis and neighbouring communities, in the UK, in other countries hosting Somali refugees and in Somalia, observing strict neutrality, without regard to clan or political allegiance. ## What causes is Somali Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Somali Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Somali Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy 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-initiative-for-dialogue-and-democracy&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Somali Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy a legitimate charity? Yes. Somali Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1116372) 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 Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy's charity number? Somali Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy's charity number is 1116372. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1116372? Search 1116372 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 Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy do? Building and maintaining social cohesion and trust among Somalis and between Somalis and neighbouring communities, in the UK, in other countries hosting Somali refugees and in Somalia, observing strict neutrality, without regard to clan or political allegiance. Does Somali Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somali Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy. 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 Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy? Somali Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy 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/1116372).