--- title: "The Somali Community Advancement Organisation — check charity number 1127708 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Somali Community Advancement Organisation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1127708. Education/training charity based in Macey House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-somali-community-advancement-organisation retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:51:48.784Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Somali Community Advancement Organisation is a registered charity (number 1127708) 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. 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 The Somali Community Advancement Organisation? Registered charity number 1127708 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Macey House ## What does The Somali Community Advancement Organisation do? SCAO's mission is to help elders; women and children from the Somali community integrate better into current society by identifying their needs and providing appropriate solutions. Whether it is helping academically or enhancing skills, SCAO's aim is to empower the community and increase its competency for better social and economic integration into the UK society ## What causes is The Somali Community Advancement Organisation registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Somali Community Advancement Organisation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Somali Community Advancement 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=the-somali-community-advancement-organisation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Somali Community Advancement Organisation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Somali Community Advancement Organisation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1127708) 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 The Somali Community Advancement Organisation's charity number? The Somali Community Advancement Organisation's charity number is 1127708. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1127708? Search 1127708 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 The Somali Community Advancement Organisation do? SCAO's mission is to help elders; women and children from the Somali community integrate better into current society by identifying their needs and providing appropriate solutions. Whether it is helping academically or enhancing skills, SCAO's aim is to empower the community and increase its competency for better social and economic integration into the UK society Does The Somali Community Advancement Organisation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Somali Community Advancement 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 The Somali Community Advancement Organisation? The Somali Community Advancement 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/1127708).