These groups are trusted in the community and many offer bilingual support (Somali/English).
British Somali Community Centre (BSCC)
North London
Focus:
- Parenting support
- Access to services
- Youth mentoring
- Violence against women and girls
- Family casework
Web – https://britishsomali.org/projects
Phone – 02073832803
Somali Integration and Development Association (SIDA)
South East London
Focus:
- Parenting support
- Access to services
- Youth mentoring
- Violence against women and girls
- Family casework
Web – https://britishsomali.org/projects
Phone – 02073832803
Somali Youth Development Resource Centre (SYDRC)
London
Focus:
- After-school clubs
- Youth mentoring
- Sports & leadership
- Homework support
Phone – 020 71646931
Web – https://www.sydrc.org/
Haringey Somali Community & Cultural Association
North London
Focus:
- Youth engagement
- Career guidance, educational, skills & employment training
- Family wellbeing
- Crime prevention
Phone – 020 8885 1307
Web – https://www.hscca.co.uk
Somali Youth Union In UK
London based but support all UK
Focus:
- Youth Development
- Sports & Activities
- Support & Advice
- Education & Training
Phone – 020 85719888
Somali Parents Network
London & online
Focus:
- School engagement
- SEND advocacy
- Parenting workshops
Phone – 020 88540404
Ileys Community Association
Formed in 2008 by members of the local Somali Community to provide much needed support to their community.
Birmingham & surrounding areas Focus:
- Employment support
- Training courses (ESOL), Digital & IT courses
- Youth support & mentoring
- Parent nurturing programmes
- Family health & wellbeing, Mental health support
- School Holiday Activities
Often partners with local councils to deliver community services.
Phone – 01214483940
Citizens Advice
Nationwide
Provides:
- Family & housing advice
- Youth wellbeing referrals
- Benefits support
Many local branches have Somali interpreters or tailored outreach.