Is Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) as a registered charity (number NIC102803) 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 Friends of Columbanus (Bangor)'s charity number?

Friends of Columbanus (Bangor)'s charity number is NIC102803. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC102803?

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Does Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Friends of Columbanus (Bangor)?

Friends of Columbanus (Bangor)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.friendsofcolumbanusbangor.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.

When was Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) registered as a charity?

Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) was entered on the register on 24 September 2015.

Registered charity · No. NIC102803Constitution

Friends of Columbanus (Bangor)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data

Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, culture.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Columbanus (Bangor)?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £7,273
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £5,872
Registered charity number: NIC102803
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Constitution
Register contact address detail (not service area): County Down
Website: www.friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk

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Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) (number NIC102803) is listed as registered in the CCNI snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) do?

The Society is established to advance public education and raise awareness among the general public in Northern Ireland (‘the area of benefit’) and to encourage appreciation of the life and work of Columbanus and knowledge of his historical and cultural heritage

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Columbanus (Bangor)

Answers Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 September 2015
Also known as: Focb

What causes is Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) as a registered charity (number NIC102803) 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 Friends of Columbanus (Bangor)'s charity number?: Friends of Columbanus (Bangor)'s charity number is NIC102803. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC102803?: Search NIC102803 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 Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) do?: The Society is established to advance public education and raise awareness among the general public in Northern Ireland (‘the area of benefit’) and to encourage appreciation of the life and work of Columbanus and knowledge of his historical and cultural heritage
Does Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Columbanus (Bangor). 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 Friends of Columbanus (Bangor)?: Friends of Columbanus (Bangor)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.friendsofcolumbanusbangor.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.
When was Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) registered as a charity?: Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) was entered on the register on 24 September 2015.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.