--- title: "Children of the Nations UK — check charity number NIC101681 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Children of the Nations UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101681. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in County Armagh. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/children-of-the-nations-uk retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:31:02.925Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Children of the Nations UK is a registered charity (number NIC101681) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £228,095 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Children of the Nations UK? Registered charity number NIC101681 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust Location County Armagh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £228,095 Website [cotnukireland.org](http://cotnukireland.org/) ## What does Children of the Nations UK do? 3.2 The Trust is established to support by means of financial assistance and voluntary work to any charitable project for the prevention and relief of poverty, suffering and distress, the advancement of education, the promotion of the Christian faith, the promotion of sustainable development and the promotion, preservation and protection of health of the inhabitants, and, in particular but not exclusively children and young people under the age of 25 (hereinafter referred to as “the beneficiaries”) in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Uganda, Haiti, the Dominican Republican and such other count… ## What causes is Children of the Nations UK registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Children of the Nations UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Children of the Nations UK 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=children-of-the-nations-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://cotnukireland.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Children of the Nations UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Children of the Nations UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101681) 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 Children of the Nations UK's charity number? Children of the Nations UK's charity number is NIC101681. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101681? Search NIC101681 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 Children of the Nations UK do? 3.2 The Trust is established to support by means of financial assistance and voluntary work to any charitable project for the prevention and relief of poverty, suffering and distress, the advancement of education, the promotion of the Christian faith, the promotion of sustainable development and the promotion, preservation and protection of health of the inhabitants, and, in particular but not exclusively children and young people under the age of 25 (hereinafter referred to as “the beneficiaries”) in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Uganda, Haiti, the Dominican Republican and such other count… Does Children of the Nations UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Children of the Nations UK. 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 Children of the Nations UK? Children of the Nations UK's website is http://cotnukireland.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=101681&subId=0).