Is Friends of the Fin a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Fin as a registered charity (number NIC109150) 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 the Fin's charity number?

Friends of the Fin's charity number is NIC109150. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC109150?

Search NIC109150 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 Friends of the Fin have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Fin. 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 the Fin?

Friends of the Fin's website listed in our register data is https://www.stmarysaughlisnafin.co.uk/parents-area/pta/. 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.

Registered charity · No. NIC109150ConstitutionCastlewellan

Friends of the Fin

Friends of the Fin is a registered charity in Northern Ireland working in the advancement of education, based in Castlewellan.

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Quick answer

Friends of the Fin is listed as a registered charity (number NIC109150) 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. Its latest reported income was £250 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Friends of the Fin?

Registered charity number: NIC109150
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Constitution
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Castlewellan
Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31): £250
Website: www.stmarysaughlisnafin.co.uk/parents-area/pta

What does Friends of the Fin do?

The aims of the Association are to advance the education and wellbeing of the pupils of the school by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the Local Authority). This includes: a) Promoting close co-operation and communication between parents and teachers. b) Studying and discussing matters of mutual interest relating to the education and welfare of pupils. c) Engaging in activities which support and advance the education of the pupils including fundraising and after-school activities. d) To apply for formal grants to aid i…

What causes is Friends of the Fin registered for?

The advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Fin yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Fin 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 Friends of the Fin a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Fin as a registered charity (number NIC109150) 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 the Fin's charity number?: Friends of the Fin's charity number is NIC109150. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC109150?: Search NIC109150 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 the Fin do?: The aims of the Association are to advance the education and wellbeing of the pupils of the school by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the Local Authority). This includes: a) Promoting close co-operation and communication between parents and teachers. b) Studying and discussing matters of mutual interest relating to the education and welfare of pupils. c) Engaging in activities which support and advance the education of the pupils including fundraising and after-school activities. d) To apply for formal grants to aid i…
Does Friends of the Fin have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Fin. 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 the Fin?: Friends of the Fin's website listed in our register data is https://www.stmarysaughlisnafin.co.uk/parents-area/pta/. 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.