--- title: "Ballykeel Business Development Ltd — check charity number NIC101471 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ballykeel Business Development Ltd a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101471. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Ballymena. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ballykeel-business-development-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:20:19.165Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ballykeel Business Development Ltd is a registered charity (number NIC101471) 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 advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £75,001 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Ballykeel Business Development Ltd? Registered charity number NIC101471 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Ballymena Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £75,001 Website [www.ballymenabusiness.co.uk](http://www.ballymenabusiness.co.uk/) ## What does Ballykeel Business Development Ltd do? The Charity's objects ("Objects") shall be: (1) The promotion for the public benefit of urban regeneration in Ballymena South and its environs (the "area of benefit"), in particular the Ballykeel ward, being an area of social and economic deprivation, by all or any of the following means: (i) the relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit; (ii) the relief of unemployment in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment; (iii) the advancement of education, training or retraining, particularly among unemployed people, and providing unemployed people… ## What causes is Ballykeel Business Development Ltd registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ballykeel Business Development Ltd yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ballykeel Business Development Ltd 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=ballykeel-business-development-ltd&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ballymenabusiness.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ballykeel Business Development Ltd a legitimate charity? Yes. Ballykeel Business Development Ltd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101471) 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 Ballykeel Business Development Ltd's charity number? Ballykeel Business Development Ltd's charity number is NIC101471. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101471? Search NIC101471 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 Ballykeel Business Development Ltd do? The Charity's objects ("Objects") shall be: (1) The promotion for the public benefit of urban regeneration in Ballymena South and its environs (the "area of benefit"), in particular the Ballykeel ward, being an area of social and economic deprivation, by all or any of the following means: (i) the relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit; (ii) the relief of unemployment in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment; (iii) the advancement of education, training or retraining, particularly among unemployed people, and providing unemployed people… Does Ballykeel Business Development Ltd have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ballykeel Business Development Ltd. 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 Ballykeel Business Development Ltd? Ballykeel Business Development Ltd's website is http://www.ballymenabusiness.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=101471&subId=0).