--- title: "Circusful — check charity number NIC100116 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Circusful a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100116. The advancement of education charity based in Belfast.. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/circusful retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:06:39.262Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Circusful is a registered charity (number NIC100116) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts. Its latest reported income was £529,219 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Circusful? Registered charity number NIC100116 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast. Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £529,219 Website 23-25 gordon street ## What does Circusful do? The Charity’s objects (‘Objects’) are to:- 1) Advance the arts and culture in Northern Ireland and elsewhere and in particular to promote: i) circus and street theatre as art forms by organising, promoting and presenting cultural, arts and leisure activities, events, performances and festivals; ii) access to circus arts; iii) cultural tourism and international arts and culture exchange programmes and events. 2) Promote education and training by providing: i) training in the arts, crafts and skills of circus and street theatre; ii) vocational training and employment opportunities in circus… ## What causes is Circusful registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe advancement of the arts ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Circusful yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Circusful 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=circusful&type=claim) Visit charity website ## Frequently asked questions Is Circusful a legitimate charity? Yes. Circusful is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100116) 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 Circusful's charity number? Circusful's charity number is NIC100116. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100116? Search NIC100116 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 Circusful do? The Charity’s objects (‘Objects’) are to:- 1) Advance the arts and culture in Northern Ireland and elsewhere and in particular to promote: i) circus and street theatre as art forms by organising, promoting and presenting cultural, arts and leisure activities, events, performances and festivals; ii) access to circus arts; iii) cultural tourism and international arts and culture exchange programmes and events. 2) Promote education and training by providing: i) training in the arts, crafts and skills of circus and street theatre; ii) vocational training and employment opportunities in circus… Does Circusful have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Circusful. 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 Circusful? Circusful's website is http://23-25 gordon street — 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=100116&subId=0).