Mission and Vision

Founded with Purpose

The Somali Community Parents Association (SOCOPA) was set up in 2005 and incorporated charitable organization in 2013 with roots in Leicester and Somali. It has become one of the key resources for established Somali community, refugees and migrants in Britain.

SOCOPA is rooted in the community it serves. The charities aim is to fulfil the needs of the people primarily from Somalia now living in the UK, particularly Leicester, Leicestershire and people living in Somalia.

SOCOPA exists to meet the needs of Somalis, East Africans, and anyone building a home in Leicester. Our offices are in St Matthew’s in Leicester running initiatives and programs that serve the community and attracting people from across the city.

SOCOPA exists to support our community with many challenges they face, such as inequality, poverty, language barriers and isolation.

Serving the community, working in partnership

Our partnerships with Statutory Agency and VCS (Voluntary Community Sector) organisations, local Colleges, Police and Trust Fun ds.

Cultural Events

Translation Services

Attend our drop in services for translation services. i.e. calls, letters, technology issues due to language barrier and relaying the infomation to you.

Holiday Activity

Multi Sports

Community Bridge

Community Visibility

Youth Engagement

Mission

SOCOPA exists to empower individuals by helping them overcome the systemic and personal barriers they encounter, from accessing public services to fostering social connections. Our holistic approach builds a community rooted in trust and resilience, ensuring that those who turn to us for help receive both immediate assistance and the tools they need for long-term success.

Vision

At SOCOPA, we envision a future where Somali communities are integral contributors to UK society, thriving as prosperous, educated, and active citizens with equal opportunities. We aim to create an environment where our members are empowered to pursue their ambitions and contribute to the broader community.

We treasure our Somali religion, culture, and language, and we strive to pass down this rich heritage to new generations. As young people grow up in British society, we encourage them to value and respect their cultural roots, fostering a sense of pride in their identity alongside a commitment to unity and mutual respect in their new home.

Board of Trustees

SOCOPA is run by a Board of Trustees, led by the CEO Abdikayf Farah and 5 project staff.

Strategic Aims

As a result of measurable support from SOCOPA…

Families and vulnerable individuals are better able to engage with public and statutory bodies, avoid crisis points and reduce the stress and anxiety that this can cause.

Young people will continue to improve their performance at school (various measures) and the continue to further and higher education.

Somalis in Leicester will grow in prosperity particularly through rates of employment amongst younger generations
that are comparable with the best.

The health and well-being of the most vulnerable members in the Somali community will improve, particularly
those who are isolated, the elderly and those with long-term health conditions.

Somalis will continue to celebrate and value their cultural and religious heritage through community events and other initiatives.

There will be a greater understanding of the needs of the Somali community amongst public service organisations such as health services, the local authority and police.

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Annual Report and Evalution

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Client Testimonials

"On behalf of Harriet and myself, just to say thank you once again for organising such a great meeting yesterday. We were extremely taken by the warm and generous reception you and the community gave us, and we both found it an extremely enlightening and useful session. We’re both very grateful to you for organising, and to the whole community for giving up their afternoon to welcome us. Please do pass on our most sincere gratitude and thanks to your colleagues. Harriet has of course promised to return to Leicester, so I hope we shall see you again soon".

"I am thankful to the Somali Community Parents Association who helped me in passing my driving theory test. They provided me with a friendly environment. The tutor was kind and polite who not only guided me well but also gave a boost to my morale. I appreciate that they gave me individual attention to pass my test. I hope they will continue their good efforts so that they will be a well known centre in Leicester".

"I appreciate the help I received from the Somali Community Parents Association; they were polite and very positive with a great attitude towards the participants. SOCOPA helped me with my theory test; they booked it for me and gave me the support and confidence to pass it, as well as providing me with free driving lessons for my practical test which I took a week after I has passed my theory test. I also passed my practical exam and I wouldn’t have done it without the help from the Somali Community Parents Association".

"I am 21 and SOCOPA has helped me improve my skills and has helped me work hard towards my future objectives such as finishing university and finding work. It has helped me improve my organisational skills and has made me the person I am today. SOCOPA organisation helped me improve my A level biology grade immensly due to the tuition they offered. Overall my previous grade increased, I am very thankful to this organisation me for helping me with my academic education".

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