--- title: "Buddy Bear Trust — check charity number NIC104137 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Buddy Bear Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC104137. The advancement of education charity based in Co Tyrone. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buddy-bear-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:48:45.577Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Buddy Bear Trust is a registered charity (number NIC104137) 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 health or the saving of lives; the relief of those in need by reason of youth. Its latest reported income was £386,676 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Buddy Bear Trust? Registered charity number NIC104137 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Co Tyrone Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £386,676 Website [www.buddybeartrust.com](http://www.buddybeartrust.com/) ## What does Buddy Bear Trust do? The Company is established to advance education and to relieve sickness and in particular, but not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing, to: • Relieve children suffering from cerebral palsy with motor co-ordination difficulties by the provision of specialist and other hospital and medical treatment and rehabilitation; • Provide encouragement and financial and other assistance to children suffering from cerebral palsy with motor co-ordination difficulties and their families to enable them to obtain assessment, treatment or rehabilitation; • Advance knowledge and understanding of and… ## What causes is Buddy Bear Trust registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe relief of those in need by reason of youth ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Buddy Bear Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buddy Bear Trust 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=buddy-bear-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.buddybeartrust.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Buddy Bear Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Buddy Bear Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC104137) 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 Buddy Bear Trust's charity number? Buddy Bear Trust's charity number is NIC104137. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC104137? Search NIC104137 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 Buddy Bear Trust do? The Company is established to advance education and to relieve sickness and in particular, but not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing, to: • Relieve children suffering from cerebral palsy with motor co-ordination difficulties by the provision of specialist and other hospital and medical treatment and rehabilitation; • Provide encouragement and financial and other assistance to children suffering from cerebral palsy with motor co-ordination difficulties and their families to enable them to obtain assessment, treatment or rehabilitation; • Advance knowledge and understanding of and… Does Buddy Bear Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buddy Bear Trust. 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 Buddy Bear Trust? Buddy Bear Trust's website is http://www.buddybeartrust.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=104137&subId=0).