--- title: "Down District First Response Service — charity NIC106343" description: "Down District First Response Service (charity NIC106343). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/down-district-first-response-service retrieved: 2026-09-21T01:27:05.047Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Down District First Response Service is listed as a registered charity (number NIC106343) 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 health or the saving of lives. 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 District First Response Service? Registered charity number NIC106343 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Constitution Register contact locality (not service coverage) Downpatrick Website [www.ddfrs.co.uk](http://www.ddfrs.co.uk/) ## What does Down District First Response Service do? The relief of sickness of persons in the County Down area, hereinafter referred to as the area of benefit, in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, by responding to Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) requests to attend cardiovascular and similar emergencies. ## What causes is Down District First Response Service registered for? The advancement of health or the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Down District First Response Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Down District First Response Service 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Down District First Response Service? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. 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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 District First Response Service's charity number? Down District First Response Service's charity number is NIC106343. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC106343? Search NIC106343 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 District First Response Service do? The relief of sickness of persons in the County Down area, hereinafter referred to as the area of benefit, in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, by responding to Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) requests to attend cardiovascular and similar emergencies. Does Down District First Response Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Down District First Response Service. 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 District First Response Service? Down District First Response Service's website listed in our register data is http://www.ddfrs.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](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=106343&subId=0).