Is Somali Development Organisation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Somali Development Organisation as a registered charity (number 1174187) 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 Development Organisation's charity number?

Somali Development Organisation's charity number is 1174187. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1174187?

Search 1174187 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 Development Organisation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somali 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 Development Organisation?

Somali Development Organisation's website listed in our register data is http://somdevelopment.org. 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.

What was Somali Development Organisation previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Somali Development Organisation: Somali Development Organisation LTD.

When was Somali Development Organisation registered as a charity?

Somali Development Organisation was entered on the register on 9 August 2017. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 09012712).

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Somali Development Organisation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Somali Development Organisation 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 Development Organisation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £2,600
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £2,565
Registered charity number: 1174187
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: somdevelopment.org

Quick answer

Somali Development Organisation (number 1174187) 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 Development Organisation do?

GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES EDUCATION/TRAINING THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES DISABILITY THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OVERSEAS AID/FAMINE RELIEF

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Somali Development Organisation

Answers Somali Development Organisation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Somali Development Organisation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 August 2017
Company number: 09012712 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: Somali Development Organisation LTD
Where it says it operates: Somalia

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

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 Development Organisation registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Somali Development Organisation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Somali Development Organisation. 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 Development Organisation?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Somali Development Organisation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Somali Development Organisation as a registered charity (number 1174187) 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 Development Organisation's charity number?: Somali Development Organisation's charity number is 1174187. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1174187?: Search 1174187 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 Development Organisation do?: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES EDUCATION/TRAINING THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH OR SAVING OF LIVES DISABILITY THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY OVERSEAS AID/FAMINE RELIEF
Does Somali Development Organisation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somali 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 Development Organisation?: Somali Development Organisation's website listed in our register data is http://somdevelopment.org. 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 Somali Development Organisation?: The register does not record Somali Development Organisation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Somali Development Organisation previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Somali Development Organisation: Somali Development Organisation LTD.
When was Somali Development Organisation registered as a charity?: Somali Development Organisation was entered on the register on 9 August 2017. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 09012712).

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.