--- title: "Ballywalter Flute Band — check charity number NIC105042 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ballywalter Flute Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC105042. The advancement of education charity based in County Down. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ballywalter-flute-band retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:01:29.859Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ballywalter Flute Band is a registered charity (number NIC105042) 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; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts. Its latest reported income was £33,394 (year ending 2025-04-04). 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 Ballywalter Flute Band? Registered charity number NIC105042 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location County Down Latest income (year ending 2025-04-04) £33,394 ## What does Ballywalter Flute Band do? The object of the band is to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the art of flute band music, by the presentation of parades, public concerts and contests organised under the auspices of the North of Ireland Bands Association. Encourage the development of members instrumental skills by providing tuition in flute and drum to persons of all ages, sexes, and abilities within Ballywalter and surrounding areas. Promote interest in flute band musical traditions to all people within Ballywalter and surrounding areas. Preserve the existing repertoire of the band and to devel… ## What causes is Ballywalter Flute Band registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe advancement of the arts ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ballywalter Flute Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ballywalter Flute Band 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=ballywalter-flute-band&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ballywalter Flute Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Ballywalter Flute Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC105042) 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 Ballywalter Flute Band's charity number? Ballywalter Flute Band's charity number is NIC105042. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC105042? Search NIC105042 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 Ballywalter Flute Band do? The object of the band is to promote, improve, develop and maintain public education in the art of flute band music, by the presentation of parades, public concerts and contests organised under the auspices of the North of Ireland Bands Association. Encourage the development of members instrumental skills by providing tuition in flute and drum to persons of all ages, sexes, and abilities within Ballywalter and surrounding areas. Promote interest in flute band musical traditions to all people within Ballywalter and surrounding areas. Preserve the existing repertoire of the band and to devel… Does Ballywalter Flute Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ballywalter Flute Band. 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 Ballywalter Flute Band? Ballywalter Flute Band 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=105042&subId=0).