Is Markets Development Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Markets Development Association as a registered charity (number NIC107203) 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 Markets Development Association's charity number?

Markets Development Association's charity number is NIC107203. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC107203?

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Does Markets Development Association have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Markets Development Association?

Markets Development Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official CCNI entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Markets Development Association registered as a charity?

Markets Development Association was entered on the register on 20 December 2018.

Registered charity · No. NIC107203Constitution

Markets Development Association

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Markets Development Association is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Markets Development Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £335,576
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £231,992
Registered charity number: NIC107203
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Constitution
Register contact address detail (not service area): 1 Market Street

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Markets Development Association (number NIC107203) 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 Markets Development Association do?

The Association is established to Relieve poverty, sickness and the aged to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Markets District and its environs (hereinafter described as “the area of benefit) without distinction of age, sex, race, political, religious or other opinion, by associating with statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance employment, education, and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabit…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Markets Development Association

Answers Markets Development Association gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Markets Development Association's money come from?

Markets Development Association reported £336k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were other income £336k (100%).

Other income£336k · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 December 2018
Also known as: MDA Market Development Association

What causes is Markets Development Association registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Markets Development Association yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Markets Development Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Markets Development Association as a registered charity (number NIC107203) 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 Markets Development Association's charity number?: Markets Development Association's charity number is NIC107203. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC107203?: Search NIC107203 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 Markets Development Association do?: The Association is established to Relieve poverty, sickness and the aged to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Markets District and its environs (hereinafter described as “the area of benefit) without distinction of age, sex, race, political, religious or other opinion, by associating with statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance employment, education, and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabit…
Does Markets Development Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Markets Development Association. 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 Markets Development Association?: Markets Development Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official CCNI entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Where does Markets Development Association's money come from?: Markets Development Association reported £336k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were other income £336k (100%).
When was Markets Development Association registered as a charity?: Markets Development Association was entered on the register on 20 December 2018.

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.