Is Down Business Centre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Down Business Centre as a registered charity (number NIC107516) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Down Business Centre's charity number?

Down Business Centre's charity number is NIC107516. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC107516?

Search NIC107516 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.

Does Down Business Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Down Business Centre. 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.

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Registered charity · No. NIC107516Memorandum and ArticlesDownpatrick

Down Business Centre

Down Business Centre is a registered charity in Northern Ireland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Downpatrick.

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Quick answer

Down Business Centre is listed as a registered charity (number NIC107516) in the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £407,268 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Down Business Centre?

Registered charity number: NIC107516
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Memorandum and Articles
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Downpatrick
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £407,268
Website: www.downbc.co.uk

What does Down Business Centre do?

(1) Promote urban and rural regeneration for the public benefit in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area and elsewhere (the “area of benefit”), by all or any of the following means: (a) creation of training and employment opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed by the provision of workspace, buildings and/or land for use on favourable terms; (b) provision of technical assistance or business advice or consultancy in order to provide training and employment opportunities for unemployed or underemployed people in cases of financial or other charitable need through help:…

What causes is Down Business Centre registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Down Business Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Down Business Centre 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Down Business Centre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Down Business Centre as a registered charity (number NIC107516) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Down Business Centre's charity number?: Down Business Centre's charity number is NIC107516. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC107516?: Search NIC107516 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 Down Business Centre do?: (1) Promote urban and rural regeneration for the public benefit in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area and elsewhere (the “area of benefit”), by all or any of the following means: (a) creation of training and employment opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed by the provision of workspace, buildings and/or land for use on favourable terms; (b) provision of technical assistance or business advice or consultancy in order to provide training and employment opportunities for unemployed or underemployed people in cases of financial or other charitable need through help:…
Does Down Business Centre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Down Business Centre. 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 Down Business Centre?: Down Business Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.downbc.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.