--- title: "Somali Orphanage Care and Development Organisation — check charity number 1090279 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Somali Orphanage Care and Development Organisation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1090279. Education/training charity based in Bolton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/somali-orphanage-care-and-development-organisation retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:15:01.173Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Somali Orphanage Care and Development Organisation is a registered charity (number 1090279) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £4,132 (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 Orphanage Care and Development Organisation? Registered charity number 1090279 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bolton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,132 ## What does Somali Orphanage Care and Development Organisation do? (1) To support the education of the public, particularly to sponsor orphans and children with poor families in Somalia and by renovation of schools building, equipment etc. (2) To relief of famine and poverty of internal displaced families in Somalia, due to the civil war and/or floods. ## What causes is Somali Orphanage Care and Development Organisation registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Somali Orphanage Care and Development Organisation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Somali Orphanage Care and 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-orphanage-care-and-development-organisation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Somali Orphanage Care and Development Organisation a legitimate charity? Yes. Somali Orphanage Care and Development Organisation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1090279) 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 Orphanage Care and Development Organisation's charity number? Somali Orphanage Care and Development Organisation's charity number is 1090279. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1090279? Search 1090279 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 Orphanage Care and Development Organisation do? (1) To support the education of the public, particularly to sponsor orphans and children with poor families in Somalia and by renovation of schools building, equipment etc. (2) To relief of famine and poverty of internal displaced families in Somalia, due to the civil war and/or floods. Does Somali Orphanage Care and Development Organisation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somali Orphanage Care and 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 Orphanage Care and Development Organisation? Somali Orphanage Care and Development Organisation 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/1090279).