Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.
Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester) (number 1136476) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester) do?
Provide a drop-in advice and information.Training centre.Work with the statutory and voluntary bodies.Provide translation,interpretation work.Provide outreach work for the most vulnerable members of the community.Preserve the culture and history of the Somali communityTarget underachieving childrenWork with Adult Education.Engage with young people by providing youth activities
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester)
Answers Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Ogaden Community of Greater Manchester
Where it says it operates
Bolton · Bury · Manchester City · Trafford · Ethiopia · Kenya · Somalia · Salford City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester) registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
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Is Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester) as a registered charity (number 1136476) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester)'s charity number?
Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester)'s charity number is 1136476. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester) do?
Provide a drop-in advice and information.Training centre.Work with the statutory and voluntary bodies.Provide translation,interpretation work.Provide outreach work for the most vulnerable members of the community.Preserve the culture and history of the Somali communityTarget underachieving childrenWork with Adult Education.Engage with young people by providing youth activities
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How can I donate to Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester)?
Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.ocgm.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester)?
The register does not record Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester)'s trustees paid?
Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester)'s annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester) previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester): Ogaden Community of Greater Manchester.
When was Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester) registered as a charity?
Hikmah Cultural Centre (Manchester) was entered on the register on 21 June 2010.