--- title: "New Belfast Community Arts Initiative — charity NIC105169 | CharityCompare" description: "New Belfast Community Arts Initiative (charity NIC105169): income £267k (2024). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/new-belfast-community-arts-initiative retrieved: 2026-10-06T19:58:56.070Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. NIC105169Memorandum and Articles NB # New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data New Belfast Community Arts Initiative is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, culture. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.capartscentre.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=105169&subId=0) Work at New Belfast Community Arts Initiative? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=new-belfast-community-arts-initiative&type=claim&name=New%20Belfast%20Community%20Arts%20Initiative) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about New Belfast Community Arts Initiative? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £266,636 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £273,932 Registered charity number NIC105169 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Memorandum and Articles Register contact address detail (not service area) Belfast Website [www.capartscentre.com](http://www.capartscentre.com/) Quick answer New Belfast Community Arts Initiative (number NIC105169) 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 New Belfast Community Arts Initiative do? 4. The Charity’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the following:- 3. (1) to advance public education and stimulate and educate interest in the Arts for the benefit of the public and communities in N Ireland and elsewhere (the "area of benefit"), particularly but not exclusively, by any or all of the following means: (a) promoting, organising and publicising cultural and arts activities, events, performances, workshops, initiatives and exhibitions; (b) encouraging appreciation for and the participation in community arts and the creative arts by people in the area of be… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for New Belfast Community Arts Initiative Answers New Belfast Community Arts Initiative gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Where does New Belfast Community Arts Initiative's money come from? New Belfast Community Arts Initiative reported £267k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £223k (84%), trading and fundraising events £43k (16%), donations and legacies £400 (0%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£223k · 84% - Trading and fundraising events£43k · 16% - Donations and legacies£400 · 0% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 25 April 2016 Company number [NI037645](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/NI037645) (Companies House) Also known as Community Arts Partnership (CAP) ## What causes is New Belfast Community Arts Initiative registered for? The advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe advancement of the artsculture ## Why is there no Clarity Score for New Belfast Community Arts Initiative yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score New Belfast Community Arts Initiative. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to New Belfast Community Arts Initiative? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=new-belfast-community-arts-initiative&type=claim&name=New%20Belfast%20Community%20Arts%20Initiative) [Visit charity website](http://www.capartscentre.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is New Belfast Community Arts Initiative a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists New Belfast Community Arts Initiative as a registered charity (number NIC105169) 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 New Belfast Community Arts Initiative's charity number? New Belfast Community Arts Initiative's charity number is NIC105169. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC105169? Search NIC105169 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 New Belfast Community Arts Initiative do? 4. The Charity’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the following:- 3. (1) to advance public education and stimulate and educate interest in the Arts for the benefit of the public and communities in N Ireland and elsewhere (the "area of benefit"), particularly but not exclusively, by any or all of the following means: (a) promoting, organising and publicising cultural and arts activities, events, performances, workshops, initiatives and exhibitions; (b) encouraging appreciation for and the participation in community arts and the creative arts by people in the area of be… Does New Belfast Community Arts Initiative have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for New Belfast Community Arts Initiative. 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 New Belfast Community Arts Initiative? New Belfast Community Arts Initiative's website listed in our register data is http://www.capartscentre.com. 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. Where does New Belfast Community Arts Initiative's money come from? New Belfast Community Arts Initiative reported £267k total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were charitable activities £223k (84%), trading and fundraising events £43k (16%), donations and legacies £400 (0%). When was New Belfast Community Arts Initiative registered as a charity? New Belfast Community Arts Initiative was entered on the register on 25 April 2016. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number NI037645). Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=105169&subId=0).