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title: "Belfast Festival — check charity number NIC103560 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Belfast Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103560. The advancement of the arts 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-festival
retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:30:12.552Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Belfast Festival is a registered charity (number NIC103560) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of the arts; culture; heritage or science. Its latest reported income was £647,106 (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 Belfast Festival?

Registered charity number

NIC103560

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Memorandum and Articles

Location

Belfast

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£647,106

Website

[www.belfastinternationalartsfestival.com](http://www.belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/)

## What does Belfast Festival do?

The Charity’s Objects are to promote the following purposes for the public benefit:- 1. to support, promote, foster, improve and advance the development of the arts and culture in Belfast; and 2. such other exclusively charitable purpose according to the law of Northern Ireland as the Trustees may from time to time decide.

## What causes is Belfast Festival registered for?

The advancement of the artscultureheritage or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Belfast Festival yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Belfast Festival 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=belfast-festival&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.belfastinternationalartsfestival.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Belfast Festival a legitimate charity?

Yes. Belfast Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103560) 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 Festival's charity number?

Belfast Festival's charity number is NIC103560. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC103560?

Search NIC103560 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 Festival do?

The Charity’s Objects are to promote the following purposes for the public benefit:- 1. to support, promote, foster, improve and advance the development of the arts and culture in Belfast; and 2. such other exclusively charitable purpose according to the law of Northern Ireland as the Trustees may from time to time decide.

Does Belfast Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Belfast Festival. 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 Festival?

Belfast Festival's website is http://www.belfastinternationalartsfestival.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=103560&subId=0).