# Somali Education & Cultural Development Project

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1101736 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1101736)
- Latest income: £650; spending £635
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Religious activities, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity, Recreation
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout London
- Other names: Somal (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/somali-education-and-cultural-development-project

1. Youth activities and outings trips2. Supplementary Education3. Educational and cultural events4. Information and resource centre

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2023 | £650 | £635 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £1,330 | £1,192 | not filed |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £230 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education of somalis primarily children and young people aged 5 to 17 by the provision of a supplementary school and training courses for all ages.the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure activities for Somali people who have need of such facilities by reason of their age infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life.

## What it funds

Somali Education & Cultural Development Project is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities, arts / culture / heritage / science, environment / conservation / heritage, economic / community development / employment, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for children / young people, older people and people of a particular ethnic or racial origin; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Somali Education & Cultural Development Project reported income of £650 and spending of £635. Over its last 3 reported years, to 30 Jun 2023, it spent £1,827 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Somali Education & Cultural Development Project in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Somali Education & Cultural Development Project open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Somali Education & Cultural Development Project is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Somali Education & Cultural Development Project fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as London.

### Does Somali Education & Cultural Development Project give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Somali Education & Cultural Development Project makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Somali Education & Cultural Development Project give each year?

The register does not break out Somali Education & Cultural Development Project's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 30 Jun 2023 was £635. Over its last 3 reported years its spending averaged £609 a year.

### How large is Somali Education & Cultural Development Project?

In its latest reported year Somali Education & Cultural Development Project reported income of £650 and spending of £635.


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