# Somali Diaspora Culture and Sports Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1132196 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1132196)
- Website: https://www.somalidiaspora.org.uk
- Latest income: £8,780; spending £8,630
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Animals, Economic / community development / employment, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout London, Denmark, Djibouti, Finland, Italy, Kenya, Norway, Somalia, Sweden
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/somali-diaspora-culture-and-sports-association

Promoting sports and culture among Somali Diaspora in UK and Overseas.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2024 | £8,780 | £8,630 | not filed |
| 3 Apr 2023 | £8,050 | £7,900 | not filed |
| 3 Apr 2022 | £7,768 | £7,580 | not filed |
| 3 Apr 2021 | £8,150 | £7,912 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the relief of poverty and sickness, advance education and health of somalicitizens wherever they may be, and provide or assist with the provision of facilities forsport recreation or leisure with the objective of enhancing the condition in life of suchpersons by making gifts in kind or grants of money

## What it funds

Somali Diaspora Culture and Sports Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport, animals, economic / community development / employment and recreation for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Somali Diaspora Culture and Sports Association reported income of £8,780 and spending of £8,630. Over its last 4 reported years, to 3 Apr 2024, it spent £32k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Denmark, Djibouti, Finland and Italy and 4 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Somali Diaspora Culture and Sports Association in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (somalidiaspora.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Somali Diaspora Culture and Sports Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Somali Diaspora Culture and Sports Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Somali Diaspora Culture and Sports Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London, Denmark, Djibouti, Finland and Italy and 4 more areas.

### Does Somali Diaspora Culture and Sports Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Somali Diaspora Culture and Sports Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Somali Diaspora Culture and Sports Association give each year?

The register does not break out Somali Diaspora Culture and Sports Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 3 Apr 2024 was £8,630. Over its last 4 reported years its spending averaged £8,006 a year.

### How large is Somali Diaspora Culture and Sports Association?

In its latest reported year Somali Diaspora Culture and Sports Association reported income of £8,780 and spending of £8,630.


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