Is Somali Advice Link a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Somali Advice Link as a registered charity (number 1203067) 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 Somali Advice Link's charity number?

Somali Advice Link's charity number is 1203067. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1203067?

Search 1203067 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.

Does Somali Advice Link have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somali Advice Link. 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 Advice Link?

Somali Advice Link's website listed in our register data is http://www.somadvicelink.co.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.

When was Somali Advice Link registered as a charity?

Somali Advice Link was entered on the register on 15 May 2023.

Registered charity · No. 1203067CIO

Somali Advice Link

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Somali Advice Link is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Somali Advice Link?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1203067
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Unit 7
Website: www.somadvicelink.co.uk

Quick answer

Somali Advice Link (number 1203067) 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 Somali Advice Link do?

Providing advice/support to clients facing challenges accessing services - SAL aims to serve people of Somali descent living in Manchester. We provide key services to members, including advice/support, regarding: debt, housing, health, benefits, education/employment/training, council & referral services. We also offer basic English language, IT & workclub to any individual regardless of origin.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Somali Advice Link

Answers Somali Advice Link 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?

Somali Advice Link'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: 15 May 2023
Where it says it operates: Manchester City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Somali Advice Link registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Somali Advice Link yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Somali Advice Link. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Somali Advice Link?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Somali Advice Link a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Somali Advice Link as a registered charity (number 1203067) 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 Somali Advice Link's charity number?: Somali Advice Link's charity number is 1203067. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1203067?: Search 1203067 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 Advice Link do?: Providing advice/support to clients facing challenges accessing services - SAL aims to serve people of Somali descent living in Manchester. We provide key services to members, including advice/support, regarding: debt, housing, health, benefits, education/employment/training, council & referral services. We also offer basic English language, IT & workclub to any individual regardless of origin.
Does Somali Advice Link have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somali Advice Link. 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 Advice Link?: Somali Advice Link's website listed in our register data is http://www.somadvicelink.co.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.
Are Somali Advice Link's trustees paid?: Somali Advice Link's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Somali Advice Link registered as a charity?: Somali Advice Link was entered on the register on 15 May 2023.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.