“Our mission is to Serve and Support”.
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 programmes 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.
Our charitable registration number is 1152565.
Services
We offer wide range of services from our Centre.
We provide advice and training; education for children and adults; services related to youth engagement, immigration, translation and cultural events; and many more.
Serving the community, working in partnership
Our partnerships with Statutory Agency and VCS (Voluntery Community Sector) organisations, local Colleges, Police and Trust Funds.
Board of Trustees
SOCOPA is run by a Board of Trustees, led by the CEO Abdikayf Farah and 5 project staff.
