--- title: "Castlewellan Community Playgroup — check charity number NIC103545 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Castlewellan Community Playgroup a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103545. 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/castlewellan-community-playgroup retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:27:55.791Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Castlewellan Community Playgroup is a registered charity (number NIC103545) 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. Its latest reported income was £73,562 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Castlewellan Community Playgroup? Registered charity number NIC103545 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location County Down Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £73,562 ## What does Castlewellan Community Playgroup do? The objects of the Company is to enhance the development and education of young children by encouraging parents/guardians to understand and provide for the needs of their children by: (a) Offering appropriate play facilitates, with the right of parents/carers to take responsibility for and become involved in the activities of the Company, ensuring that the Company offers opportunities for all children, regardless of religion, culture, race or means. (b) Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs of suc… ## What causes is Castlewellan Community Playgroup registered for? The advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Castlewellan Community Playgroup yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Castlewellan Community Playgroup 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=castlewellan-community-playgroup&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Castlewellan Community Playgroup a legitimate charity? Yes. Castlewellan Community Playgroup is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103545) 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 Castlewellan Community Playgroup's charity number? Castlewellan Community Playgroup's charity number is NIC103545. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC103545? Search NIC103545 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 Castlewellan Community Playgroup do? The objects of the Company is to enhance the development and education of young children by encouraging parents/guardians to understand and provide for the needs of their children by: (a) Offering appropriate play facilitates, with the right of parents/carers to take responsibility for and become involved in the activities of the Company, ensuring that the Company offers opportunities for all children, regardless of religion, culture, race or means. (b) Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in and recognition of such needs of suc… Does Castlewellan Community Playgroup have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Castlewellan Community Playgroup. 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 Castlewellan Community Playgroup? Castlewellan Community Playgroup 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=103545&subId=0).