--- title: "Friends of West Winds — charity NIC109344" description: "Friends of West Winds (charity NIC109344). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-west-winds retrieved: 2026-09-21T21:11:13.336Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of West Winds is listed as a registered charity (number NIC109344) 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 £3,323 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 West Winds? Registered charity number NIC109344 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Constitution Register contact locality (not service coverage) Newtownards Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £3,323 Website [www.westwindsprimary.co.uk](http://www.westwindsprimary.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of West Winds do? The object of the association is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: - developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school; - engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils ## What causes is Friends of West Winds registered for? The advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of West Winds yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of West Winds 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 West Winds? - 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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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Friends of West Winds's charity number? Friends of West Winds's charity number is NIC109344. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC109344? Search NIC109344 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 West Winds do? The object of the association is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: - developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school; - engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils Does Friends of West Winds have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of West Winds. 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 West Winds? Friends of West Winds's website listed in our register data is http://www.westwindsprimary.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=109344&subId=0).