--- title: "ArdBone Festival — check charity number NIC109227 | CharityCompare" description: "Is ArdBone Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC109227. The advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ardbone-festival retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:07:22.480Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer ArdBone Festival is a registered charity (number NIC109227) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £58,779 (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 ArdBone Festival? Registered charity number NIC109227 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £58,779 ## What does ArdBone Festival do? The Object of the Charity is to provide social inclusion and community cohesion for individuals and families in highly deprived areas of Ardoyne and the Marrowbone. (‘the beneficiaries’), through, but not limited: - To organise and fulfil cost effective community events throughout the year for families and individuals on low incomes. - Encouraging families/individuals to get involved environmental, educational, cultural, historical events throughout the festival. This is expressed in different forms such as creative arts, dance, drama, music and sport. - To secure adequate funding which will… ## What causes is ArdBone Festival registered for? The advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for ArdBone Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. ArdBone Festival 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=ardbone-festival&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is ArdBone Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. ArdBone Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC109227) 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 ArdBone Festival's charity number? ArdBone Festival's charity number is NIC109227. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC109227? Search NIC109227 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 ArdBone Festival do? The Object of the Charity is to provide social inclusion and community cohesion for individuals and families in highly deprived areas of Ardoyne and the Marrowbone. (‘the beneficiaries’), through, but not limited: - To organise and fulfil cost effective community events throughout the year for families and individuals on low incomes. - Encouraging families/individuals to get involved environmental, educational, cultural, historical events throughout the festival. This is expressed in different forms such as creative arts, dance, drama, music and sport. - To secure adequate funding which will… Does ArdBone Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ArdBone Festival. 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 ArdBone Festival? ArdBone Festival does not list a website in its register entry. Its official CCNI entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=109227&subId=0).