Join the CSO

CSO members enjoy access to a growing network of the UK’s leading Somali oriented organisations. The CSO runs events throughout the year, offering members various opportunities to get involved and engage with others who seek to influence discourses related to the Somali community in Britain.

We welcome applications from Somali Led CVO who are based in the UK. The organisation can be of the following types:

  1. Charitable Trust
  2. Charitable Company (Limited by Guarantee) only
  3. Charitable Incorporated Organisation
  4. Unincorporated Association
  5. Community Interest Company (with Asset Lock) only
  6. Somali led Mosques

Benefits of Membership

The Council of Somali Organisations exists primarily to organise, promote and represent the interests of our members and of the Somali community. As a member you can specifically get:

  • Access to Policy and Regulations Consultations
  • Access to Working Groups
  • Access to Networking Events
  • Advertise Events, Services and Vacancies on our Website
  • Technical Support on a Range of Organisational Issues
  • Support and Guidance on Grant/Funding Applications