Get Involved

Make a Difference with OSCA

Whether you’re an individual looking to give back, a local authority seeking partnerships, or an organization sharing our values, there are many ways to support our work and strengthen East London’s communities.

Partner with OSCA

We offer proven expertise in delivering culturally competent services to the Somali community. Our track record speaks for itself, high engagement rates, measurable outcomes, and genuine community trust.

Why partner with us:

Deep community relationships built over 25+ years
Culturally and linguistically appropriate service delivery
Quality-assured and professionally accredited
Evidence-based approaches with robust monitoring
Ability to reach underserved populations
Strong governance and accountability

Partnership opportunities:

Commission services (welfare advice, employment support, family intervention)
Co-design community engagement strategies
Consultation and insight gathering
Staff training on cultural competency
Joint funding applications

Share your skills, change lives

Our volunteers are vital to our work. Whether you have a few hours a month or can commit regularly, your time makes a real difference.

Volunteer opportunities:

Mentoring young people
Supporting employment workshops
Helping with community events
Administrative support
Translation and interpretation
Teaching skills (IT, English, job skills)

What we offer volunteers:

Full induction and ongoing support
Training opportunities
A welcoming team environment
The chance to give back to your community
References and experience for your CV

Interested? Email us at info@oceansomali.org.uk with ‘Volunteer’ in the subject line.

Invest in proven impact

Your donations help us continue providing free, vital services to families who need them most. Every contribution directly supports Somali families in East London.

How donations help:

£25 provides emergency food vouchers for a family in crisis
£50 funds one-to-one employment coaching session
£100 supports a child’s educational mentoring for a month
£500 delivers a women’s health workshop
£1,000 funds welfare advice sessions for 20 families

Ways to give:

One-time donation via our website
Regular monthly giving
Corporate partnerships
Gift Aid (makes your donation worth 25% more)
Fundraising events
In-kind donations (office supplies, IT equipment)

Funders: We welcome conversations with trusts, foundations, and statutory funders about supporting our work. We provide detailed impact reporting and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals.

Get involved in your community

OSCA is your organisation. We welcome community members who want to shape our services, join our activities, or become community leaders.

Ways to engage:

Join our women’s groups
Attend community forums
Become a parent representative
Train as a school governor
Share your story to inspire others
Suggest new services or improvements

Stay connected:

Follow us on social media: [Twitter/Facebook handles]
Sign up for our newsletter
Attend our community events

Refer clients to OSCA

f you work with Somali families or individuals who could benefit from our services, we welcome referrals from:

Social services
Schools and colleges
Health services
Housing providers
Other voluntary organisations
Legal services

Referral process: Contact us at info@oceansomali.org.uk or call 020 7987 5833. We respond to all referrals promptly and provide feedback on outcomes (with client consent).