Somali Youth Helpline
Analysis
Somali Youth Helpline is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southall. It was registered in August 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 12345678). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Somali Youth Helpline reported income of £20k and spending of £20k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £15k to £20k (+39%), an average of +8.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Somali Youth Helpline sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 45th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 393 Club (£20k), St George's Newtown Hall (£20k) and Mary B Summer Camp (Est.1946) (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Somali Youth Helpline provides: confidential telephone and email counselling; drop-in session, sign posting and referrals, training and parent/child sessions as well as training and tuition and mentoring.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 393 Club | Sheffield | £20k |
| St George's Newtown Hall | Somerset | £20k |
| Mary B Summer Camp (Est.1946) | Sunderland | £20k |
| Newington Green Alliance | London | £20k |