--- title: "Brunswick Accordion Band — check charity number NIC102298 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brunswick Accordion Band a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC102298. 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/brunswick-accordion-band retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:12:48.696Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brunswick Accordion Band is a registered charity (number NIC102298) 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 £12,106 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Brunswick Accordion Band? Registered charity number NIC102298 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location County Down Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £12,106 ## What does Brunswick Accordion Band do? The band is established to advance education and appreciation of the Orange and Ulster-Scots cultures and especially accordion playing and it’s musical culture and its environs and in particular to: a) advance education about Orange and Ulster-Scots history, traditions and culture; b) to promote associated traditional accordion music, song, dance and literature in all its forms; c) to educate the general public by promoting awareness of the music and cultural heritage of Orangeism and Ulster-Scots and in particular the accordion band tradition ## What causes is Brunswick Accordion Band registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brunswick Accordion Band yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brunswick Accordion 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=brunswick-accordion-band&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brunswick Accordion Band a legitimate charity? Yes. Brunswick Accordion Band is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC102298) 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 Brunswick Accordion Band's charity number? Brunswick Accordion Band's charity number is NIC102298. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC102298? Search NIC102298 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 Brunswick Accordion Band do? The band is established to advance education and appreciation of the Orange and Ulster-Scots cultures and especially accordion playing and it’s musical culture and its environs and in particular to: a) advance education about Orange and Ulster-Scots history, traditions and culture; b) to promote associated traditional accordion music, song, dance and literature in all its forms; c) to educate the general public by promoting awareness of the music and cultural heritage of Orangeism and Ulster-Scots and in particular the accordion band tradition Does Brunswick Accordion Band have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brunswick Accordion 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 Brunswick Accordion Band? Brunswick Accordion 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=102298&subId=0).