--- title: "Cromie Institute — check charity number NIC102358 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cromie Institute a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC102358. The advancement of education charity based in County Londonderry. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cromie-institute retrieved: 2026-08-19T18:18:54.581Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cromie Institute is a registered charity (number NIC102358) 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; the advancement of the arts. Its latest reported income was £3,235 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Cromie Institute? Registered charity number NIC102358 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust Location County Londonderry Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £3,235 ## What does Cromie Institute do? The Council shall apply the income of the charity for the benefit of persons living in and around the town of Portstewart in such a manner as maybe charitable, and in particular, but not so as limit the generality of the foregoing;- To provide facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of enhancing the conditions of life of said persons. To promote good community relations in the Portstewart area For the advancement of the education of the public and in particular but not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing:- Promoting the mental, moral and physical… ## What causes is Cromie Institute registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe advancement of the arts ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cromie Institute yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cromie Institute 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=cromie-institute&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cromie Institute a legitimate charity? Yes. Cromie Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC102358) 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 Cromie Institute's charity number? Cromie Institute's charity number is NIC102358. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC102358? Search NIC102358 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 Cromie Institute do? The Council shall apply the income of the charity for the benefit of persons living in and around the town of Portstewart in such a manner as maybe charitable, and in particular, but not so as limit the generality of the foregoing;- To provide facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of enhancing the conditions of life of said persons. To promote good community relations in the Portstewart area For the advancement of the education of the public and in particular but not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing:- Promoting the mental, moral and physical… Does Cromie Institute have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cromie Institute. 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 Cromie Institute? Cromie Institute 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=102358&subId=0).