West London Somaliland Community
Analysis
West London Somaliland Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Middlesex. It was registered in February 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, West London Somaliland Community reported income of £32k and spending of £37k, spending 117% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £118k to £32k (-73%), an average of -28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 62%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, West London Somaliland Community sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Nottingham Bach Choir (£32k), Tatworth Village Hall (£32k) and Sulhamstead and Ufton Village Hall (£32k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
WLSC provides IAG, tuitions for children from key stage 2 and onward and recreational trips. It also organises workshops for its beneficiaries to address issues of concerns like education, social inclusion and parenting. Annually, WLSC organises the Somaliland Community achievement Award and the celebration of Somaliland national day.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Bach Choir | Nottinghamshire | £32k |
| Tatworth Village Hall | Somerset | £32k |
| Sulhamstead and Ufton Village Hall | Reading | £32k |
| Music in Felixstowe | Felixstowe | £32k |