--- title: "Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup — check charity number NIC103399 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103399. The advancement of education charity based in Co.Down. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ballygowan-community-pre-school-playgroup retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:36:16.824Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup is a registered charity (number NIC103399) 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. Its latest reported income was £80,696 (year ending 2024-05-31). 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 Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup? Registered charity number NIC103399 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Co.Down Latest income (year ending 2024-05-31) £80,696 ## 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… ## What causes is Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup registered for? The advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup 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=ballygowan-community-pre-school-playgroup&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup a legitimate charity? Yes. Ballygowan Community Pre-school & Playgroup is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103399) 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 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. 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=103399&subId=0).