--- title: "Groundwork Northern Ireland — charity NIC100017" description: "Groundwork Northern Ireland (charity NIC100017). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/groundwork-northern-ireland retrieved: 2026-09-23T06:38:30.737Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Groundwork Northern Ireland is listed as a registered charity (number NIC100017) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of human rights; conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity. Its latest reported income was £765,292 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Groundwork Northern Ireland? Registered charity number NIC100017 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Memorandum and Articles Register contact locality (not service coverage) Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £765,292 Website [www.groundworkni.org.uk](http://www.groundworkni.org.uk/) ## What does Groundwork Northern Ireland do? To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in the Island of Ireland (the Area) To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for those living in or working in or resorting to the Area To advance public education in environmental matters and of the ways of better conserving, protecting, enhancing, improving and rehabilitating the same wheresoever including that which relates to sustainable development and the prudent use of resources… ## What causes is Groundwork Northern Ireland registered for? The advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe advancement of human rightsconflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Groundwork Northern Ireland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Groundwork Northern Ireland 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 Groundwork Northern Ireland? - 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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What is Groundwork Northern Ireland's charity number? Groundwork Northern Ireland's charity number is NIC100017. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100017? Search NIC100017 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 Groundwork Northern Ireland do? To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in the Island of Ireland (the Area) To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for those living in or working in or resorting to the Area To advance public education in environmental matters and of the ways of better conserving, protecting, enhancing, improving and rehabilitating the same wheresoever including that which relates to sustainable development and the prudent use of resources… Does Groundwork Northern Ireland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Groundwork Northern Ireland. 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 Groundwork Northern Ireland? Groundwork Northern Ireland's website listed in our register data is http://www.groundworkni.org.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 2026-09-23, 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=100017&subId=0).