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This is the charity information for: Wellington Somali Council Incorporated.

Charity Details

Deregistration details

Legal name of the Charity:

Wellington Somali Council Incorporated

Registration number:

CC37652

NZBN number:

9429043107575

Current Status:

Deregistered

Deregistration Date:

24/04/2026

Deregistration Reason:

This entity was removed from the Charities Register under section 32(1)(b) of the Charities Act because it failed to file Annual Returns as required by section 41 of the Charities Act

Below are details of Wellington Somali Council Incorporated at the date of deregistration:

Legal name of the Charity:

Wellington Somali Council Incorporated

Registration number:

CC37652

NZBN number:

9429043107575

Current Status:

Deregistered

Registration details

Date of Registration:

29/08/2022

Balance Date:

June 30

Registration history

Registration Action	Date effective	Reason
De-registered	24/04/2026	This entity was removed from the Charities Register under section 32(1)(b) of the Charities Act because it failed to file Annual Returns as required by section 41 of the Charities Act
Registered	29/08/2022
De-registered	13/11/2019	This entity was removed from the Charities Register under section 32(1)(b) of the Charities Act because it failed to file Annual Returns as required by section 41 of the Charities Act.
Registered	30/06/2008

Address for service

Charity's Postal Address:

Apartment E103

Te Ara Hou Flats

Newtown

Wellington

6021

Charity's other details

Areas of Operation:

Wellington - Wairarapa

Organisation with a focus on the following communities:

N/A

View Charity Link:

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC37652

Purpose & Structure

Charitable Purpose

To save and guide the rights of Somalis in the Wellington region. To promote and maintain the cultural, religion and language heritage of the Somali community in Wellington. To organize and undertake such programs and projects deemed essential for the welfare and socioeconomic development of the Somali community. To assist the community in participating in multicultural activities as means of promoting goodwill social harmony and community integration.

Note: The main sectors, activities and beneficiaries are bolded.

Activities:

Acts as an umbrella / resource body

Provides advice / information / advocacy

Sectors:

Community development

Arts / culture / heritage

Beneficiaries:

(please select)

People of a certain ethnic / racial origin, Migrants / refugees

Entity Structure

We are a not-for-profit organisation, governed by a board and based in and working around the Wellington Region. We have 6 board members including three executive positions: chairman, treasurer and secretary.

Annual Returns

Annual Returns are due within 6 months of a charity’s balance date (financial year-end), or a longer period if an extension has been granted.

Note: Charities that use the Tier 4 Combined Form to file their annual returns do not need to file their financial statements separately. The financial statements are included in their annual return summary.

For Year Ended	Due Date	Date Submitted	Total Income	Total Expenditure	Financial Statements	Annual Return Summary
30/06/2025	31/12/2025	-	-	-	To be filed	To be filed
30/06/2024	31/12/2024	-	-	-	To be filed	To be filed
30/06/2023	31/12/2023	-	-	-	To be filed	To be filed
30/06/2016	31/12/2016	26/10/2016	$28,473	$33,969	Included in Annual Return
30/06/2015	31/12/2015	8/12/2015	$47,819	$65,011	Included in Annual Return
30/06/2014	31/12/2014	9/02/2015	$69,591	$79,749	Included in Annual Return
30/06/2013	31/12/2013	17/12/2013	$80,125	$105,291	Included in Annual Return
30/06/2012	31/12/2012	5/12/2012	$128,022	$102,055	Included in Annual Return
30/06/2011	31/12/2011	11/01/2012	$61,197	$83,667	Included in Annual Return
30/06/2010	31/12/2010	12/04/2011	$122,278	$100,605	Included in Annual Return
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Officer Details

Officers

Officer Name	Position	Effective Date
Ali Hashi Abshir	Member	12/06/2023
Fuad Isse Obsiya	Vice Chairman	20/05/2023
Mohamed Osman Farah	Treasurer	5/05/2023
Asad M Qadar	Youth Affairs and Education Coordinator	20/04/2022
Ifrah Abdulahi Jama	Secretary	20/04/2022
Zahra Mohamed Abdiasis	Women Affairs Coordinator	20/04/2022
Abdiwahab Farah	Chairman	20/01/2022

Past Officers

Officer Name	Position	Past Since
Abdimajid Jama Ali	Vice-Chairperson	15/05/2023
Aidarus Idris Ibrahim	Treasurer	5/05/2023
Adam Awad	Consultant / Member	4/04/2023
Ikram Farah	Chair Person	8/02/2022
Kathy Olsen	Board member	10/08/2016
Rakesh Naidoo	Board member	10/08/2016
Yussuf Khalif	Chairperson	10/08/2016
Adam Awad	Chairperson	30/06/2015
Faduma Moallin	Chairperson	10/01/2013
Anwar Amin	Youth coordinator	1/10/2011
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Charity Updates

Here is a list of all the details changed by the charity, for example adding or removing officers, amending rules, changing balance dates or updating address details.

Date Created	Reference	View Summary (.pdf <1MB)
17/06/2023	NOC011
17/06/2023	NOC010
17/08/2016	NOC008
28/07/2015	NOC007
9/02/2015	NOC006
7/06/2012	NOC003
11/01/2012	AR004
21/07/2011	NOC002
12/04/2011	AR003

Charity Documents

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