Is Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society as a registered charity (number NIC100233) 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 Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society's charity number?

Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society's charity number is NIC100233. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC100233?

Search NIC100233 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 Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society. 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 Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society?

Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.niaas.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.

Registered charity · No. NIC100233Constitution

Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society

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

Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, culture.

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What are the key facts about Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £2,021
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £1,116
Registered charity number: NIC100233
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Constitution
Register contact address detail (not service area): Antrim
Website: www.niaas.co.uk

Quick answer

Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society (number NIC100233) 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 Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society do?

The purpose of the society will be: The promotion of amateur astronomy in the local and wider community. The promotion of activites related to the control of light pollution. The provision of mutual help amongst members with problems relating to astronomy.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society

Answers Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 30 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: 25 July 2014
Also known as: Niaas

What causes is Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture

Why is there no Clarity Score for Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society. 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

What should you check before donating to Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society as a registered charity (number NIC100233) 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 Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society's charity number?: Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society's charity number is NIC100233. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC100233?: Search NIC100233 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 Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society do?: The purpose of the society will be: The promotion of amateur astronomy in the local and wider community. The promotion of activites related to the control of light pollution. The provision of mutual help amongst members with problems relating to astronomy.
Does Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society. 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 Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society?: Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.niaas.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 Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society registered as a charity?: Northern Ireland Amateur Astronomy Society was entered on the register on 25 July 2014.

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.