British-Somalis is a forward-thinking organisation that brings together our community to support wealth creation, education, and political advocacy. Founded by Councillor Kasim Ali, we are committed to fostering a prosperous and empowered British-Somali community both at home and abroad.
British-Somalis was founded by Councillor Kasim Ali, the Leader of the Kensington and Chelsea Labour Group of Councillors. In 2023, Councillor Ali made history as the first British-Somali Opposition Leader at a local authority in the UK. With a background as both an entrepreneur and educational consultant, Councillor Ali brings a wealth of experience to our organisation, guiding our efforts in business support, education, and community development.
The British-Somalis leadership team is dedicated to empowering our community by driving initiatives that support wealth creation, education, and political engagement. With a strong commitment to fostering opportunities for growth, the team works tirelessly to ensure small businesses, entrepreneurs, and students receive the support they need for success.
By focusing on wealth creation, we aim to help small business owners grow their ventures and encourage budding entrepreneurs to start new businesses. We also take great pride in celebrating educational achievements, and organising annual graduation ceremonies since 2019. These events have brought together government ministers, MPs, business leaders, and educators to celebrate the success of our graduates.
British-Somalis has proudly hosted the British-Somali Students Graduation Ceremony since 2019, recognising the achievements of our graduates across the UK. These events bring together government officials, business leaders, educators, and families to celebrate academic excellence within our community. Each year, the overall graduate winners are awarded a seven-day paid holiday, and the "Society of the Year" award is given to an outstanding Somali Student Society (Som-Soc).
We invite you to join British-Somalis and be part of a growing movement focused on wealth creation, education, and political advocacy. Together, we can build a brighter, more prosperous future for the British-Somali community.