Is Ballyboley Pipe Band a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ballyboley Pipe Band as a registered charity (number NIC109588) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Ballyboley Pipe Band's charity number?

Ballyboley Pipe Band's charity number is NIC109588. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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When was Ballyboley Pipe Band registered as a charity?

Ballyboley Pipe Band was entered on the register on 30 August 2023.

Registered charity · No. NIC109588Constitution

Ballyboley Pipe Band

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Ballyboley Pipe Band is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science.

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What are the key facts about Ballyboley Pipe Band?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £38,913
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £35,241
Registered charity number: NIC109588
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Constitution
Register contact address detail (not service area): Belfast
Website: www.facebook.com/ballyboleypipe

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Ballyboley Pipe Band (number NIC109588) is listed as registered in the CCNI snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Ballyboley Pipe Band do?

The organisation is based in the isolated rural townland of Ballyboley on the outskirts of both Larne and Ballyclare in Co Antrim. Ballyboley Pipe Band actively promote and develop the Ulster Scots culture. The organisation’s aim is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for those who wish to play, teach and learn Scottish Pipe Band music. Tuition is provided to a high standard and is carried out by highly experienced tutors. Tuition is available to all those who wish to learn to play the bagpipes, snare drum, tenor drum or bass drum. The organisation holds and arranges socia…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ballyboley Pipe Band

Answers Ballyboley Pipe Band gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 August 2023

What causes is Ballyboley Pipe Band registered for?

The advancement of the artscultureheritage or science

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballyboley Pipe Band a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ballyboley Pipe Band as a registered charity (number NIC109588) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Ballyboley Pipe Band's charity number?: Ballyboley Pipe Band's charity number is NIC109588. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC109588?: Search NIC109588 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 Ballyboley Pipe Band do?: The organisation is based in the isolated rural townland of Ballyboley on the outskirts of both Larne and Ballyclare in Co Antrim. Ballyboley Pipe Band actively promote and develop the Ulster Scots culture. The organisation’s aim is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for those who wish to play, teach and learn Scottish Pipe Band music. Tuition is provided to a high standard and is carried out by highly experienced tutors. Tuition is available to all those who wish to learn to play the bagpipes, snare drum, tenor drum or bass drum. The organisation holds and arranges socia…
Does Ballyboley Pipe Band have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ballyboley Pipe Band. 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 Ballyboley Pipe Band?: Ballyboley Pipe Band's website listed in our register data is https://www.facebook.com/ballyboleypipe. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Ballyboley Pipe Band registered as a charity?: Ballyboley Pipe Band was entered on the register on 30 August 2023.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.