--- title: "Friends of the Zoo — charity NIC107494" description: "Friends of the Zoo (charity NIC107494). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-zoo retrieved: 2026-09-21T22:14:14.152Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Zoo is listed as a registered charity (number NIC107494) 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; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £3,187 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Zoo? Registered charity number NIC107494 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Constitution Register contact locality (not service coverage) Newtownabbey Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,187 Website [www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/volunteer](http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/volunteer) ## What does Friends of the Zoo do? We aim to promote and support Belfast Zoo in a variety of exclusively charitable ways, including its conservation and education programmes, and fundraising for projects. ## What causes is Friends of the Zoo registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Zoo yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Zoo 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 Friends of the Zoo? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-the-zoo&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/volunteer) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the Zoo a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Zoo as a registered charity (number NIC107494) 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 Zoo's charity number? Friends of the Zoo's charity number is NIC107494. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC107494? Search NIC107494 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 Zoo do? We aim to promote and support Belfast Zoo in a variety of exclusively charitable ways, including its conservation and education programmes, and fundraising for projects. Does Friends of the Zoo have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Zoo. 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 Zoo? Friends of the Zoo's website listed in our register data is http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/volunteer. 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=107494&subId=0).