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Lewisham Somali Community ( Lescom )

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1079171
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Jan. 5, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Jan. 29, 2000
Legal form
Other

Address

Address
Etta Community Hall
Gosterwood Street
Deptford
London
SE8 5PB

Activities

LESCO exists to provide benefit to Somalis living in the London Borough of Lewisham, as well as surrounding London Boroughs, and to advance their education by the provision of classes in a range of subjects. We provide information on housing, welfare, health, immigration and other issues.

Objects: For The Benefit Of Somalians In The London Borough Of Lewisham, To Advance Education By The Provision Of Classes In A Range Of Subjects And To Relieve Poverty By The Provision Of Advice And Information On Housing, Welfare, Health, Immigration. And Other Issues

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Geography

Area of benefit
London Borough Of Lewisham
Local Authority
Lewisham

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 Jan. 5, 2026On time £9,000 £7,000
March 31, 2024 Jan. 8, 2025On time £9,000 £7,000
March 31, 2023 March 7, 202436 days late £9,000 £8,450
March 31, 2022 Dec. 13, 2022On time £9,000 £8,000
March 31, 2021 March 25, 202253 days late £6,000 £4,000

Trustees

Name Appointed
Nimo Abdirahman (Chair) Nov. 12, 2018
Hinda Ibrahim Oct. 19, 2011
Lula Ismail Nov. 12, 2018
Sahra Mohamed Omar