--- title: "Belfast Charitable Society — check charity number NIC104998 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Belfast Charitable Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC104998. The advancement of education charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/belfast-charitable-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:27:39.047Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Belfast Charitable Society is a registered charity (number NIC104998) 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 relief of those in need by reason of youth; age. Its latest reported income was £1,705,054 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Belfast Charitable Society? Registered charity number NIC104998 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £1,705,054 Website [belfastcharitablesociety.com](http://belfastcharitablesociety.com/) ## What does Belfast Charitable Society do? The objects of the Society are – a) To pursue all or any charitable activities which advance the interests or are for the benefit of persons appearing to the Society to be disadvantaged, primarily in Northern Ireland, including the care of the elderly, the relief of poverty, homelessness, distress, infirmity and sickness and providing for the educational and other needs of such persons; and b) To participate in and encourage all forms of co-operation among appropriate parties which are calculated to achieve any of the objects mentioned in paragraph (a) above. ## What causes is Belfast Charitable Society registered for? The advancement of educationThe relief of those in need by reason of youthage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Belfast Charitable Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Belfast Charitable Society 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=belfast-charitable-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://belfastcharitablesociety.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Belfast Charitable Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Belfast Charitable Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC104998) 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 Belfast Charitable Society's charity number? Belfast Charitable Society's charity number is NIC104998. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC104998? Search NIC104998 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 Belfast Charitable Society do? The objects of the Society are – a) To pursue all or any charitable activities which advance the interests or are for the benefit of persons appearing to the Society to be disadvantaged, primarily in Northern Ireland, including the care of the elderly, the relief of poverty, homelessness, distress, infirmity and sickness and providing for the educational and other needs of such persons; and b) To participate in and encourage all forms of co-operation among appropriate parties which are calculated to achieve any of the objects mentioned in paragraph (a) above. Does Belfast Charitable Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Belfast Charitable Society. 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 Belfast Charitable Society? Belfast Charitable Society's website is http://belfastcharitablesociety.com — 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=104998&subId=0).