CAMDEN SOMALI CULTURAL CENTRE

Overview

The Camden Somali Cultural Centre is a UK-based nonprofit organization registered with the Charity Commission (Charity Number: 1024738). It operates in London, specifically serving the boroughs of Camden, Brent, and the City of Westminster. The centre aims to support the Somali community by providing a range of services that focus on education, health, cultural heritage, and social welfare.

Mission and Activities

• Community Support: The centre offers advice and information sessions, advocacy services for families dealing with schools, housing, and social services. It plays a crucial role in enhancing education and promoting community welfare.
• Cultural Promotion: By celebrating Somali culture, the centre helps to preserve and promote ethnic heritage among the community.
• Health and Well-being: It contributes to the advancement of health or saving lives, particularly focusing on the needs of people with disabilities and those from specific ethnic backgrounds.
• Poverty Relief: Activities also aim to prevent or relieve poverty through various initiatives.

Beneficiaries

The centre's services are tailored to support diverse groups within the community, including:

• Children and Young People
• Elderly/Old People
• People with Disabilities
• People of Somali and Other Ethnic Origins

Operational Scope

The organisation's scope extends beyond cultural activities to include:

• Education and Training: Providing educational resources and training programs.
• Housing Accommodation: Assisting in housing-related issues.
• Arts and Culture: Preserving Somali arts, culture, and heritage.
• Community Development: Fostering economic and employment opportunities within the community.

The centre's approach involves providing services, offering advocacy and advice, and sometimes undertaking research to address community needs effectively.

[1] https://www.somaliculturalcentre.org [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1024738 [3] http://directory.ageukcamden.org.uk/pages/organisations?oid=14112 [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1024738/what-who-how-where [5] https://londonwaitingroom.nhs.uk/sydrc