--- title: "Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network — check charity number NIC102147 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC102147. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in County Tyrone. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cookstown-western-shores-area-network retrieved: 2026-08-19T14:32:33.472Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network is a registered charity (number NIC102147) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £482,496 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network? Registered charity number NIC102147 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location County Tyrone Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £482,496 Website [www.cwsan.org](http://www.cwsan.org/) ## What does Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network do? The objects of the company are to carry on charitable activities which benefit the inhabitants of the Western Shores of Lough Neagh to include Cookstown, Magherafelt and Dungannon (known as Mid Ulster), and in particular to: to support the development of community and charitable organisations; to facilitate community capacity building through support, mentoring and advice; to provide education, training, personal, group development and related consultancy services; to manage, promote, implement and be involved in furthering rural development , community development, rural/urban devel… ## What causes is Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network 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=cookstown-western-shores-area-network&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cwsan.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network a legitimate charity? Yes. Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC102147) 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 Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network's charity number? Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network's charity number is NIC102147. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC102147? Search NIC102147 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 Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network do? The objects of the company are to carry on charitable activities which benefit the inhabitants of the Western Shores of Lough Neagh to include Cookstown, Magherafelt and Dungannon (known as Mid Ulster), and in particular to: to support the development of community and charitable organisations; to facilitate community capacity building through support, mentoring and advice; to provide education, training, personal, group development and related consultancy services; to manage, promote, implement and be involved in furthering rural development , community development, rural/urban devel… Does Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network. 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 Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network? Cookstown & Western Shores Area Network's website is http://www.cwsan.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=102147&subId=0).