--- title: "Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society — check charity number NIC100817 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100817. 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-natural-history-and-philosophical-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:32:38.971Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society is a registered charity (number NIC100817) 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 the arts; culture. Its latest reported income was £8,244 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Natural History and Philosophical Society? Registered charity number NIC100817 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £8,244 Website [www.belfastsociety.org](http://www.belfastsociety.org/) ## What does Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society do? the promotion of learning and research in the Arts and Sciences, and in History and Literature, by the maintenance of a museum in the City of Belfast or its neighbourhood, and by such other means as the Society may from time to time deem it advisable to adopt. ## What causes is Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Belfast Natural History and Philosophical 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-natural-history-and-philosophical-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.belfastsociety.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100817) 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 Natural History and Philosophical Society's charity number? Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society's charity number is NIC100817. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100817? Search NIC100817 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 Natural History and Philosophical Society do? the promotion of learning and research in the Arts and Sciences, and in History and Literature, by the maintenance of a museum in the City of Belfast or its neighbourhood, and by such other means as the Society may from time to time deem it advisable to adopt. Does Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Belfast Natural History and Philosophical 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 Natural History and Philosophical Society? Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society's website is http://www.belfastsociety.org — 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=100817&subId=0).