--- title: "Connect Ministries — check charity number NIC101360 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Connect Ministries a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101360. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Ballymena. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/connect-ministries retrieved: 2026-08-19T13:53:14.001Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Connect Ministries is a registered charity (number NIC101360) 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 £115,513 (year ending 2024-08-31). 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 Connect Ministries? Registered charity number NIC101360 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Ballymena Latest income (year ending 2024-08-31) £115,513 ## What does Connect Ministries do? (1) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Northern Ireland (hereinafter called “the area of benefit”) without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinion by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to relieve poverty and advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for the recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants; (2) To advance the Christian religion. ## What causes is Connect Ministries registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Connect Ministries yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Connect Ministries 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=connect-ministries&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Connect Ministries a legitimate charity? Yes. Connect Ministries is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101360) 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 Connect Ministries's charity number? Connect Ministries's charity number is NIC101360. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101360? Search NIC101360 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 Connect Ministries do? (1) To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Northern Ireland (hereinafter called “the area of benefit”) without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinion by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to relieve poverty and advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for the recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants; (2) To advance the Christian religion. Does Connect Ministries have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Connect Ministries. 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 Connect Ministries? Connect Ministries 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=101360&subId=0).