--- title: "Ballymena Substance User Support Group — check charity number NIC100562 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ballymena Substance User Support Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100562. The advancement of health or the saving of lives charity based in County Antrim. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ballymena-substance-user-support-group retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:19:33.450Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ballymena Substance User Support Group is a registered charity (number NIC100562) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £388 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Ballymena Substance User Support Group? Registered charity number NIC100562 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location County Antrim Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £388 ## What does Ballymena Substance User Support Group do? The Group is established for the advancement of health or the saving of lives amongst those adversely affected by substance use without distinction of age, gender sexual orientation race, political religious or disability by all or any charitable means, but in particular, through: (a) Offering empathy and support to those recovering or seeking to recover from substance abuse (b) Offering a holistic range of support and advice relating to health issues around substance dependence (c) Building social networks within the community to develop understanding of substance dependency issues (d)… ## What causes is Ballymena Substance User Support Group registered for? The advancement of health or the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ballymena Substance User Support Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ballymena Substance User Support Group 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=ballymena-substance-user-support-group&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ballymena Substance User Support Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Ballymena Substance User Support Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100562) 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 Ballymena Substance User Support Group's charity number? Ballymena Substance User Support Group's charity number is NIC100562. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100562? Search NIC100562 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 Substance User Support Group do? The Group is established for the advancement of health or the saving of lives amongst those adversely affected by substance use without distinction of age, gender sexual orientation race, political religious or disability by all or any charitable means, but in particular, through: (a) Offering empathy and support to those recovering or seeking to recover from substance abuse (b) Offering a holistic range of support and advice relating to health issues around substance dependence (c) Building social networks within the community to develop understanding of substance dependency issues (d)… Does Ballymena Substance User Support Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ballymena Substance User Support Group. 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 Substance User Support Group? Ballymena Substance User Support Group 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=100562&subId=0).