Is Joy 21 a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Joy 21 as a registered charity (number NIC108196) 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 Joy 21's charity number?

Joy 21's charity number is NIC108196. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC108196?

Search NIC108196 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.

Does Joy 21 have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Joy 21. 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 Joy 21?

Joy 21's website listed in our register data is http://www.joy21.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.

When was Joy 21 registered as a charity?

Joy 21 was entered on the register on 17 September 2021.

Registered charity · No. NIC108196Constitution

Joy 21

Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data

Joy 21 is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health.

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What are the key facts about Joy 21?

Registered charity number: NIC108196
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Constitution
Register contact address detail (not service area): Larne
Website: www.joy21.co.uk

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Joy 21 (number NIC108196) is listed as registered in the CCNI snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Joy 21 do?

1. To improve the wellbeing of new and expectant parents of a child that has been diagnosed with Down syndrome in Northern Ireland by sharing a message of congratulations, inspiration and joy. - Via working with partner organisations to provide positive and encouraging materials at the point of diagnosis in maternity hospitals/units across Northern Ireland. 2. The relief of those in need by reason of youth and disability. o Via providing maternity hospitals with details of local Down syndrome support groups for parents and children for each relevant area across Northern Ireland. 3. Advan…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Answers Joy 21 gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 1 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 September 2021

What causes is Joy 21 registered for?

The relief of those in need by reason of youthageill-health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Joy 21 yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Joy 21. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Joy 21 a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Joy 21 as a registered charity (number NIC108196) 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 Joy 21's charity number?: Joy 21's charity number is NIC108196. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC108196?: Search NIC108196 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 Joy 21 do?: 1. To improve the wellbeing of new and expectant parents of a child that has been diagnosed with Down syndrome in Northern Ireland by sharing a message of congratulations, inspiration and joy. - Via working with partner organisations to provide positive and encouraging materials at the point of diagnosis in maternity hospitals/units across Northern Ireland. 2. The relief of those in need by reason of youth and disability. o Via providing maternity hospitals with details of local Down syndrome support groups for parents and children for each relevant area across Northern Ireland. 3. Advan…
Does Joy 21 have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Joy 21. 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 Joy 21?: Joy 21's website listed in our register data is http://www.joy21.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.
When was Joy 21 registered as a charity?: Joy 21 was entered on the register on 17 September 2021.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.