--- title: "County Down Rural Community Network — check charity number NIC106024 | CharityCompare" description: "Is County Down Rural Community Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC106024. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Downpatrick. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/county-down-rural-community-network retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:44:05.515Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer County Down Rural Community Network is a registered charity (number NIC106024) 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 £1,026,480 (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 County Down Rural Community Network? Registered charity number NIC106024 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Downpatrick Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,026,480 Website [www.countydownruralcommunitynetwork.com](http://www.countydownruralcommunitynetwork.com/) ## What does County Down Rural Community Network do? To promote the benefit of people living in the rural areas of County Down and its hinterland an in particular to support and develop the work of the community based in charitable activity which seek to relieve poverty, advance education and improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of the area of benefit ## What causes is County Down Rural Community 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 County Down Rural Community Network yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. County Down Rural Community 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=county-down-rural-community-network&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.countydownruralcommunitynetwork.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is County Down Rural Community Network a legitimate charity? Yes. County Down Rural Community Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC106024) 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 County Down Rural Community Network's charity number? County Down Rural Community Network's charity number is NIC106024. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC106024? Search NIC106024 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 County Down Rural Community Network do? To promote the benefit of people living in the rural areas of County Down and its hinterland an in particular to support and develop the work of the community based in charitable activity which seek to relieve poverty, advance education and improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of the area of benefit Does County Down Rural Community Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for County Down Rural Community 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 County Down Rural Community Network? County Down Rural Community Network's website is http://www.countydownruralcommunitynetwork.com — 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=106024&subId=0).