--- title: "Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited — check charity number NIC104547 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC104547. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ark-housing-association-northern-ireland-limited retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:06:24.927Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited is a registered charity (number NIC104547) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the relief of those in need by reason of youth; age. Its latest reported income was £8,466,130 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited? Registered charity number NIC104547 Status Registered (active) Charity type IPS Rules Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £8,466,130 Website [www.arkhousing.co.uk](http://www.arkhousing.co.uk/) ## What does Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited do? A2 The association is formed for the benefit of the community. Its objects shall be to carry on for the benefit of the community: A2.1 the business of providing housing, accommodation, assistance to help house people and associated facilities and amenities for the prevention or relief of poverty or for those by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage A2.2 any other charitable object under the law of Northern Ireland that can be carried out by an Industrial and Provident Society registered as a housing association by the Department ## What causes is Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe relief of those in need by reason of youthage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited 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=ark-housing-association-northern-ireland-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.arkhousing.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC104547) 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 Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited's charity number? Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited's charity number is NIC104547. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC104547? Search NIC104547 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 Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited do? A2 The association is formed for the benefit of the community. Its objects shall be to carry on for the benefit of the community: A2.1 the business of providing housing, accommodation, assistance to help house people and associated facilities and amenities for the prevention or relief of poverty or for those by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage A2.2 any other charitable object under the law of Northern Ireland that can be carried out by an Industrial and Provident Society registered as a housing association by the Department Does Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited. 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 Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited? Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited's website is http://www.arkhousing.co.uk — 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=104547&subId=0).