Is Brainwaves NI a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Brainwaves NI as a registered charity (number NIC103464) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Brainwaves NI's charity number?

Brainwaves NI's charity number is NIC103464. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC103464?

Search NIC103464 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.

Does Brainwaves NI have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brainwaves NI. 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 Brainwaves NI?

Brainwaves NI's website listed in our register data is http://www.brainwaves-ni.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Brainwaves NI registered as a charity?

Brainwaves NI was entered on the register on 16 September 2015.

Registered charity · No. NIC103464Constitution

Brainwaves NI

Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data

Brainwaves NI is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age.

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at Brainwaves NI? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Brainwaves NI?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £203,932
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £193,863
Registered charity number: NIC103464
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Constitution
Register contact address detail (not service area): County Tyrone
Website: www.brainwaves-ni.org

Quick answer

Brainwaves NI (number NIC103464) is listed as registered in the CCNI snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Brainwaves NI do?

Brainwaves NI supports children and adults who are suffering or have suffered from brain tumours, and their families and carers (hereinafter called 'the beneficiaries) in Northern Ireland (hereinafter called 'the area of benefit') without discrimination of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identify, political or religious opinion and in particular to: • provide or assist in the provision of resources or facilities for the beneficiaries in the area of benefit not normally provided by the statutory authorities; • provide relief for the beneficiaries in the area o…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Brainwaves NI

Answers Brainwaves NI gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 September 2015
Also known as: Na

What causes is Brainwaves NI registered for?

The advancement of health or the saving of livesThe relief of those in need by reason of youthage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Brainwaves NI yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Brainwaves NI. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Brainwaves NI?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

How to read charity accounts · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is Brainwaves NI a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Brainwaves NI as a registered charity (number NIC103464) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Brainwaves NI's charity number?: Brainwaves NI's charity number is NIC103464. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC103464?: Search NIC103464 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 Brainwaves NI do?: Brainwaves NI supports children and adults who are suffering or have suffered from brain tumours, and their families and carers (hereinafter called 'the beneficiaries) in Northern Ireland (hereinafter called 'the area of benefit') without discrimination of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identify, political or religious opinion and in particular to: • provide or assist in the provision of resources or facilities for the beneficiaries in the area of benefit not normally provided by the statutory authorities; • provide relief for the beneficiaries in the area o…
Does Brainwaves NI have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brainwaves NI. 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 Brainwaves NI?: Brainwaves NI's website listed in our register data is http://www.brainwaves-ni.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Brainwaves NI registered as a charity?: Brainwaves NI was entered on the register on 16 September 2015.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.