--- title: "Accolade — check charity number NIC100345 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Accolade a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100345. The advancement of education charity based in Newry. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/accolade retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:01:53.035Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Accolade is a registered charity (number NIC100345) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts. Its latest reported income was £8,397 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Accolade? Registered charity number NIC100345 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Newry Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,397 Website [www.accoladecommunityart.com](http://www.accoladecommunityart.com/) ## What does Accolade do? The Association is established for the promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit, the advancement, improvement, production and promotion of arts and culture, the promotion and preservation of physical and mental health, the advancement of education and the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants (hereinafter called the “beneficiaries”) of the Newry and Mourne area of Northern Ireland and the Dundalk area of the Republic of Ireland, in particular but not exclusively (“hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) without distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation, disabili… ## What causes is Accolade registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe advancement of the arts ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Accolade yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Accolade is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=accolade&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.accoladecommunityart.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Accolade a legitimate charity? Yes. Accolade is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100345) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Accolade's charity number? Accolade's charity number is NIC100345. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100345? Search NIC100345 on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Accolade do? The Association is established for the promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit, the advancement, improvement, production and promotion of arts and culture, the promotion and preservation of physical and mental health, the advancement of education and the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants (hereinafter called the “beneficiaries”) of the Newry and Mourne area of Northern Ireland and the Dundalk area of the Republic of Ireland, in particular but not exclusively (“hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) without distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation, disabili… Does Accolade have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Accolade. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Accolade? Accolade's website is http://www.accoladecommunityart.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=100345&subId=0).