Bristol Somali Resource Centre (BSRC)
Analysis
Bristol Somali Resource Centre (BSRC) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in March 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06771265). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bristol Somali Resource Centre (BSRC) reported income of £400k and spending of £324k, spending 81% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £285k to £400k (+40%), an average of +8.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 70% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Bristol Somali Resource Centre (BSRC) sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Alan and Babette Sainsbury Charitable Fund (£400k), Time to Talk West Berkshire (£400k) and National Activity Providers Association (£399k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Somali Resource Centre is community based not for profit organisation which provides a wide range of services to assist migrant communities acclimatise to UK environment.We provide training with the aim of breaking down psycho-social barriers and bring equality and diversity alive. We offer practical support to migrants to enable them develop skills and confidence in accessing mainstream services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Alan and Babette Sainsbury Charitable Fund | London | £400k |
| Time to Talk West Berkshire | Newbury | £400k |
| National Activity Providers Association | Amersham | £399k |
| Mercer Family Charitable Foundation | Burton-On-Trent | £400k |