Is Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup as a registered charity (number NIC103399) 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 Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup's charity number?

Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup's charity number is NIC103399. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. NIC103399Constitution

Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup

Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data

Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup?

Reported income · year ending 2024-05-31: £80,696
Reported spending · year ending 2024-05-31: £88,795
Registered charity number: NIC103399
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Constitution
Register contact address detail (not service area): Co.Down

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Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup (number NIC103399) 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 Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup do?

The group is established to promote play based learning environments for all children under statutory school age, (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries)of the Ballygowan and its surrounding environs in County Down (hereinafter the area of benefit) without distinction of age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and in particular: a) To advance the education of the be…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup

Answers Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 May 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 September 2015

What causes is Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup registered for?

The advancement of education

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup as a registered charity (number NIC103399) 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 Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup's charity number?: Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup's charity number is NIC103399. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC103399?: Search NIC103399 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 Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup do?: The group is established to promote play based learning environments for all children under statutory school age, (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries)of the Ballygowan and its surrounding environs in County Down (hereinafter the area of benefit) without distinction of age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and in particular: a) To advance the education of the be…
Does Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup. 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 Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup?: Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup does not list a website in its register entry. Its official CCNI entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup registered as a charity?: Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup was entered on the register on 24 September 2015.

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.