--- title: "CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector — check charity number NIC103498 | CharityCompare" description: "Is CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103498. 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/co3-chief-officers-3rd-sector retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:26:09.460Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector is a registered charity (number NIC103498) 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. Its latest reported income was £528,628 (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 CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector? Registered charity number NIC103498 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £528,628 Website [www.co3.org.uk](http://www.co3.org.uk/) ## What does CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector do? The objects of the Company are to promote the efficiency and development of the Voluntary Sector for the benefit of the Community through the advancement of education, training, science and research, particularly in the fields of leadership, management skills and good practice. Voluntary Sector - shall have the meaning Charities and Community and Voluntary Organisations. Charities - shall have the meaning organisations which are established for exclusively charitable purposes in accordance with the law in Northern Ireland. Community and Voluntary Organisations - shall have the meaning indepen… ## What causes is CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector 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=co3-chief-officers-3rd-sector&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.co3.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector a legitimate charity? Yes. CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103498) 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 CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector's charity number? CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector's charity number is NIC103498. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC103498? Search NIC103498 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 CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector do? The objects of the Company are to promote the efficiency and development of the Voluntary Sector for the benefit of the Community through the advancement of education, training, science and research, particularly in the fields of leadership, management skills and good practice. Voluntary Sector - shall have the meaning Charities and Community and Voluntary Organisations. Charities - shall have the meaning organisations which are established for exclusively charitable purposes in accordance with the law in Northern Ireland. Community and Voluntary Organisations - shall have the meaning indepen… Does CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector. 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 CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector? CO3 Chief Officers 3rd Sector's website is http://www.co3.org.uk — 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=103498&subId=0).