Is Down Community Arts a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Down Community Arts as a registered charity (number NIC103607) 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 Community Arts's charity number?

Down Community Arts's charity number is NIC103607. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC103607?

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Registered charity · No. NIC103607Memorandum and ArticlesBt30 6Bp

Down Community Arts

Down Community Arts is a registered charity in Northern Ireland working in the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science, based in Bt30 6Bp.

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Quick answer

Down Community Arts is listed as a registered charity (number NIC103607) 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 the arts; culture; heritage or science. Its latest reported income was £112,303 (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 Community Arts?

Registered charity number: NIC103607
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Memorandum and Articles
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Bt30 6Bp
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £112,303
Website: www.downcommunityarts.org

What does Down Community Arts do?

to promote, maintain and improve the arts for the benefit of the inhabitants of County Down and its wider communities, without distinction of sex, race or of political, religious or other opinions and to develop public appreciation of such art by associating together the inhabitants, the local authorities and other organisations in a common effort to advance the education of such inhabitants.

What causes is Down Community Arts registered for?

The advancement of the artscultureheritage or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Down Community Arts yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Down Community Arts 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 Community Arts a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Down Community Arts as a registered charity (number NIC103607) 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 Community Arts's charity number?: Down Community Arts's charity number is NIC103607. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC103607?: Search NIC103607 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 Community Arts do?: to promote, maintain and improve the arts for the benefit of the inhabitants of County Down and its wider communities, without distinction of sex, race or of political, religious or other opinions and to develop public appreciation of such art by associating together the inhabitants, the local authorities and other organisations in a common effort to advance the education of such inhabitants.
Does Down Community Arts have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Down Community Arts. 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 Community Arts?: Down Community Arts's website listed in our register data is http://www.downcommunityarts.org. 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.