Is Open Arts a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Open Arts as a registered charity (number NIC103341) 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 Open Arts's charity number?

Open Arts's charity number is NIC103341. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC103341?

Search NIC103341 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 Open Arts have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Arts. 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 Open Arts?

Open Arts's website listed in our register data is http://www.openartsni.org. 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 Open Arts registered as a charity?

Open Arts was entered on the register on 16 October 2015.

Registered charity · No. NIC103341Memorandum and Articles

Open Arts

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

Open Arts is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science.

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What are the key facts about Open Arts?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £234,814
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £239,280
Registered charity number: NIC103341
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Memorandum and Articles
Register contact address detail (not service area): Co Antrim
Website: www.openartsni.org

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Open Arts (number NIC103341) 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 Open Arts do?

3. The Company’s objects are to advance education in Northern Ireland (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) and in particular to:- (a) promote and co-ordinate arts activities of all kinds by and with disabled people in the area of benefit (b) encourage the integration of people with disabilities in mainstream arts activities; (c) encourage and stimulate the artistic creativity of disabled people by ensuring the provision of facilities, resources, advice, support and training for artistic expression in the area of benefit.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Open Arts

Answers Open Arts 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 October 2015

What causes is Open Arts registered for?

The advancement of the artscultureheritage or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Open Arts yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Open Arts. 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 Open Arts a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Open Arts as a registered charity (number NIC103341) 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 Open Arts's charity number?: Open Arts's charity number is NIC103341. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC103341?: Search NIC103341 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 Open Arts do?: 3. The Company’s objects are to advance education in Northern Ireland (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) and in particular to:- (a) promote and co-ordinate arts activities of all kinds by and with disabled people in the area of benefit (b) encourage the integration of people with disabilities in mainstream arts activities; (c) encourage and stimulate the artistic creativity of disabled people by ensuring the provision of facilities, resources, advice, support and training for artistic expression in the area of benefit.
Does Open Arts have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Arts. 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 Open Arts?: Open Arts's website listed in our register data is http://www.openartsni.org. 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 Open Arts registered as a charity?: Open Arts was entered on the register on 16 October 2015.

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.