--- title: "Hope and a Future — charity NIC100154" description: "Hope and a Future (charity NIC100154). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hope-and-a-future retrieved: 2026-09-20T23:18:44.595Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hope and a Future is listed as a registered charity (number NIC100154) 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 prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health or the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £354,738 (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 Hope and a Future? Registered charity number NIC100154 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Memorandum and Articles Register contact locality (not service coverage) Antrim. Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £354,738 Website [www.hopeandafuture.co.uk](http://www.hopeandafuture.co.uk/) ## What does Hope and a Future do? The company’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the prevention and relief of poverty, hardship and distress, the advancement of education and to promote the health and well-being of those in need by reason of financial hardship, disability or other disadvantage (hereinafter called "the beneficiaries") living in Shashemene and the surrounding area, Ethiopia and in Randalstown and its environs of County Antrim hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said beneficiaries. ## What causes is Hope and a Future registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope and a Future yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope and a Future 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 Hope and a Future? - 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 Hope and a Future's charity number? Hope and a Future's charity number is NIC100154. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100154? Search NIC100154 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 Hope and a Future do? The company’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the prevention and relief of poverty, hardship and distress, the advancement of education and to promote the health and well-being of those in need by reason of financial hardship, disability or other disadvantage (hereinafter called "the beneficiaries") living in Shashemene and the surrounding area, Ethiopia and in Randalstown and its environs of County Antrim hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said beneficiaries. Does Hope and a Future have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope and a Future. 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 Hope and a Future? Hope and a Future's website listed in our register data is http://www.hopeandafuture.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=100154&subId=0).