Is Ballymena Chamber Orchestra a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ballymena Chamber Orchestra as a registered charity (number NIC103626) 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 Ballymena Chamber Orchestra's charity number?

Ballymena Chamber Orchestra's charity number is NIC103626. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC103626?

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Does Ballymena Chamber Orchestra have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Ballymena Chamber Orchestra?

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When was Ballymena Chamber Orchestra registered as a charity?

Ballymena Chamber Orchestra was entered on the register on 28 October 2015.

Registered charity · No. NIC103626Constitution

Ballymena Chamber Orchestra

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

Ballymena Chamber Orchestra is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, culture.

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What are the key facts about Ballymena Chamber Orchestra?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £12,965
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £11,372
Registered charity number: NIC103626
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Constitution
Register contact address detail (not service area): Ballyclare
Website: www.ballymenachamberorchestra.co.uk

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Ballymena Chamber Orchestra (number NIC103626) 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 Ballymena Chamber Orchestra do?

The Orchestra is established to promote the benefits of the inhabitants of the Borough Council Area of Ballymena and its surrounding districts in the County of Antrim, without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion by developing and maintaining the public education in and appreciation of the art and science of orchestral and instrumental music in all aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the society through its committee shall determine from time to time.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ballymena Chamber Orchestra

Answers Ballymena Chamber Orchestra 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: 28 October 2015

What causes is Ballymena Chamber Orchestra registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ballymena Chamber Orchestra yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ballymena Chamber Orchestra a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ballymena Chamber Orchestra as a registered charity (number NIC103626) 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 Ballymena Chamber Orchestra's charity number?: Ballymena Chamber Orchestra's charity number is NIC103626. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC103626?: Search NIC103626 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 Ballymena Chamber Orchestra do?: The Orchestra is established to promote the benefits of the inhabitants of the Borough Council Area of Ballymena and its surrounding districts in the County of Antrim, without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion by developing and maintaining the public education in and appreciation of the art and science of orchestral and instrumental music in all aspects by the presentation of public concerts and recitals and by such other ways as the society through its committee shall determine from time to time.
Does Ballymena Chamber Orchestra have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ballymena Chamber Orchestra. 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 Ballymena Chamber Orchestra?: Ballymena Chamber Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.ballymenachamberorchestra.co.uk. 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 Ballymena Chamber Orchestra registered as a charity?: Ballymena Chamber Orchestra was entered on the register on 28 October 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.