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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.

Quick answer

Friends of the Fin is a registered charity (number NIC109150) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £145 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
NIC109150
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Constitution
Location
Castlewellan
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£145

What the charity does

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…

Registered causes

The advancement of education

Why there's no Clarity Score 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of the Fin a legitimate charity?
Yes. Friends of the Fin is a registered charity (number NIC109150) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register.
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…
How can I donate to Friends of the Fin?
Friends of the Fin's website is https://www.stmarysaughlisnafin.co.uk/parents-area/pta/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.