DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION
General and debt Advice and information for clients. Drop in Advice from Mondays - Fridays 10am to 4pm at 1 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL. Also have other services like -Managing Your Money programme, Women Group workshops, Enhance Education (ESOL combines with Sewing Class on Tuesdays, Volunteering programme to provide skills and experience for young and employed, Supplementary school on Fridays.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased to £34,181 from £43,095 in the prior year, resulting in a net deficit for the period. The charity holds cash of £139,829 and maintains a reserves policy targeting six months' turnover to manage cash flow and funding risks. Despite operational challenges like rent increases, the trustees confirm the organization is a going concern with adequate resources.
What the accounts disclose
“City Bridge Trust - 36,700 36,700 -” — page 13
“The charity has a reserves policy of 15% to hold for “6 months’ turnover in Reserve” to enable the charity to cope with cash flow requirements, contingent liabilities, and the risk of loss of funding.”
Trustees
- Abdiqani Khalifchair
- FAWSIYA BARRE
- Hassan Mahamud
- Lul Ugas
- MOHAMED BILAL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £75k | £109k |
| 31/03/2025 | £79k | £124k |
| 31/03/2024 | £89k | £78k |
| 31/03/2023 | £108k | £62k |
| 31/03/2022 | £110k | £65k |
Common questions
Is DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased to £34,181 from £43,095 in the prior year, resulting in a net deficit for the period. The charity holds cash of £139,829 and maintains a reserves policy targeting six months' turnover to manage cash flow and funding risks. Despite operational challenges like rent increases, the trustees confirm the organization is a going concern with adequate resources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION as a grant recipient include TRUST FOR LONDON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUST FOR LONDON | FY2023 | £60k | This funding supports the organisation to continue offering their drop-in advice support services |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/01/2026 | £20k | Happy Ladies |
| City Bridge Foundation | 23/04/2024 | £75k | Grant to Dadihiye Somali Development Organisation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/01/2023 | £10k | Happy Ladies |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2019 | £10k | Coffee Chat |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/03/2011 | £188k | Drop-in Advice Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2010 | £10k | Professional Garment Making for Somali Women |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 26/08/2004 | £5k | "This Group Cater For Disadvantage Somali Refugees And Asylum Seekers, So That They Can Have Access To Mainstream Public Services Through Cul" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/08/2004 | £5k | Various Activites |