Kayd Somali Arts and Culture
Analysis
Kayd Somali Arts and Culture is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06851116). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Kayd Somali Arts and Culture reported income of £353k and spending of £351k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £156k to £353k (+126%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 38%. 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, Kayd Somali Arts and Culture sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Told by an Idiot (£353k), Choysez (£353k) and Zoo Co Creative Ltd (£352k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Kayd seeks to promote arts, culture and heritage, particularly (but not exclusively) Somali arts, heritage and culture, for the benefit of the public, including (without limitation) musical, literary, dramatic, performance, dance and visual arts particularly, but not exclusively, by organising and delivering arts and cultural events and festivals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Told by an Idiot | London | £353k |
| Choysez | Northumberland | £353k |
| Zoo Co Creative Ltd | London | £352k |
| Ryedale Folk Museum | York | £354k |