Is Somali Women's Refugee Centre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Somali Women's Refugee Centre as a registered charity (number 298356) 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 Women's Refugee Centre's charity number?

Somali Women's Refugee Centre's charity number is 298356. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 298356?

Search 298356 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 Women's Refugee Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somali Women's Refugee Centre. 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 Women's Refugee Centre?

Somali Women's Refugee Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Somali Women's Refugee Centre registered as a charity?

Somali Women's Refugee Centre was entered on the register on 11 May 1988.

Registered charity · No. 298356

Somali Women's Refugee Centre

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Somali Women's Refugee Centre is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training.

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What are the key facts about Somali Women's Refugee Centre?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,100
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,250
Registered charity number: 298356
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 170 Oldfield Lane South
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Somali Women's Refugee Centre (number 298356) 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 Women's Refugee Centre do?

THE OBJECTIVES OF SWRC ARE TO SUPPORT DESTITUTE PEOPLE IN DISTRESS OR ILL HEALTH TO GAIN ACCESS TO SERVICES, AS WELL PROVIDING WELFARE SUPPORT FOR THE SAME. THE ORGANISATION ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH ENABLE REFUGEE AND OTHER MIGRANT COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LIFE OF THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY AS RESIDENTS AND ACTIVE CITIZENS IN THE UK.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Somali Women's Refugee Centre

Answers Somali Women's Refugee Centre 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 Women's Refugee Centre as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 May 1988
Where it says it operates: Brent · Ealing · Hammersmith and Fulham · Harrow · Hillingdon · Hounslow

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.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Women's Refugee Centre registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Somali Women's Refugee Centre yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Somali Women's Refugee Centre. 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 Women's Refugee Centre?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Somali Women's Refugee Centre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Somali Women's Refugee Centre as a registered charity (number 298356) 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 Women's Refugee Centre's charity number?: Somali Women's Refugee Centre's charity number is 298356. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 298356?: Search 298356 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 Women's Refugee Centre do?: THE OBJECTIVES OF SWRC ARE TO SUPPORT DESTITUTE PEOPLE IN DISTRESS OR ILL HEALTH TO GAIN ACCESS TO SERVICES, AS WELL PROVIDING WELFARE SUPPORT FOR THE SAME. THE ORGANISATION ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH ENABLE REFUGEE AND OTHER MIGRANT COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LIFE OF THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY AS RESIDENTS AND ACTIVE CITIZENS IN THE UK.
Does Somali Women's Refugee Centre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Somali Women's Refugee Centre. 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 Women's Refugee Centre?: Somali Women's Refugee Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Somali Women's Refugee Centre?: The register does not record Somali Women's Refugee Centre as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Somali Women's Refugee Centre registered as a charity?: Somali Women's Refugee Centre was entered on the register on 11 May 1988.

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.