--- title: "PlayBoard Northern Ireland — check charity number NIC104724 | CharityCompare" description: "Is PlayBoard Northern Ireland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC104724. The advancement of education charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/playboard-northern-ireland retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:44:55.968Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer PlayBoard Northern Ireland is a registered charity (number NIC104724) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health or the saving of lives; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £573,982 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about PlayBoard Northern Ireland? Registered charity number NIC104724 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £573,982 Website [www.playboard.org](http://www.playboard.org/) ## What does PlayBoard Northern Ireland do? The objects of PlayBoard are to promote any charitable purposes to advocate the provision of play facilities, services and training for recreation, leisure and play for the benefit of children and young people within the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, being play facilities and services of which such persons have need, by reason of their youth, poverty, disablement or social and economic circumstances, and which will improve the conditions of their life for such persons by promoting their physical, social and emotional wellbeing. ## What causes is PlayBoard Northern Ireland registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for PlayBoard Northern Ireland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. PlayBoard Northern Ireland is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=playboard-northern-ireland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.playboard.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is PlayBoard Northern Ireland a legitimate charity? Yes. PlayBoard Northern Ireland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC104724) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is PlayBoard Northern Ireland's charity number? PlayBoard Northern Ireland's charity number is NIC104724. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC104724? Search NIC104724 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 PlayBoard Northern Ireland do? The objects of PlayBoard are to promote any charitable purposes to advocate the provision of play facilities, services and training for recreation, leisure and play for the benefit of children and young people within the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, being play facilities and services of which such persons have need, by reason of their youth, poverty, disablement or social and economic circumstances, and which will improve the conditions of their life for such persons by promoting their physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Does PlayBoard Northern Ireland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for PlayBoard Northern Ireland. 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 PlayBoard Northern Ireland? PlayBoard Northern Ireland's website is http://www.playboard.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12, 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=104724&subId=0).