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title: "Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church — check charity number NIC109385 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC109385. The advancement of religion charity based in Newtownards. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ballygowan-free-presbyterian-church
retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:22:14.150Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church is a registered charity (number NIC109385) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £160,388 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Free Presbyterian Church?

Registered charity number

NIC109385

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Constitution

Location

Newtownards

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£160,388

Website

[www.freepresbyterian.org/ballygowan](http://www.freepresbyterian.org/ballygowan)

## What does Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church do?

The Objective of the Church is to promote the advancement of religion in accordance with the Holy Scriptures, the subordinate standards of the Articles of Faith, the Westminster Standards, and the Book of Church Order.

## What causes is Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church registered for?

The advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC109385) 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 Free Presbyterian Church's charity number?

Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church's charity number is NIC109385. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC109385?

Search NIC109385 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 Free Presbyterian Church do?

The Objective of the Church is to promote the advancement of religion in accordance with the Holy Scriptures, the subordinate standards of the Articles of Faith, the Westminster Standards, and the Book of Church Order.

Does Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church. 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 Free Presbyterian Church?

Ballygowan Free Presbyterian Church's website is http://www.freepresbyterian.org/ballygowan — 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=109385&subId=0).