--- title: "Citizen Sea — check charity number NIC107609 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Citizen Sea a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC107609. 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/citizen-sea retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:07:02.996Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Citizen Sea is a registered charity (number NIC107609) 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 environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £22,281 (year ending 2024-07-31). 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 Citizen Sea? Registered charity number NIC107609 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2024-07-31) £22,281 Website [www.citizensea.org](http://www.citizensea.org/) ## What does Citizen Sea do? (4) The company’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the following: (4.1) To advance environmental education and promote the protection and preservation of the marine environment for the benefit of the public in Northern Ireland primarily, but not exclusively, (hereinafter called the area of benefit) by providing a marine hub to facilitate direct experience with, and raise awareness of, the marine environment [so as to improve and inspire further knowledge] and by any other means as the directors shall consider appropriate. (4.2) To advance the study of marine science and… ## What causes is Citizen Sea registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Citizen Sea yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Citizen Sea 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=citizen-sea&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.citizensea.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Citizen Sea a legitimate charity? Yes. Citizen Sea is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC107609) 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 Citizen Sea's charity number? Citizen Sea's charity number is NIC107609. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC107609? Search NIC107609 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 Citizen Sea do? (4) The company’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the following: (4.1) To advance environmental education and promote the protection and preservation of the marine environment for the benefit of the public in Northern Ireland primarily, but not exclusively, (hereinafter called the area of benefit) by providing a marine hub to facilitate direct experience with, and raise awareness of, the marine environment [so as to improve and inspire further knowledge] and by any other means as the directors shall consider appropriate. (4.2) To advance the study of marine science and… Does Citizen Sea have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Citizen Sea. 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 Citizen Sea? Citizen Sea's website is http://www.citizensea.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=107609&subId=0).