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Registered charity · No. NIC102023Memorandum and Articles

Portico of Ards Ltd

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

Portico of Ards Ltd is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts.

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What are the key facts about Portico of Ards Ltd?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£330,543
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£422,182
Registered charity number
NIC102023
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Memorandum and Articles
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Co Down

Quick answer

Portico of Ards Ltd (number NIC102023) 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 Portico of Ards Ltd do?

The objects of the Company are to promote, maintain and advance education in the N Ireland, in particular the Portaferry area, (hereinafter called “the area of benefit”) by the presentation of public events including, for example, exhibitions, concerts and recitals for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability/ability, race, political, religious or other opinion and in particular to: a) advance education by the provision of appropriate courses, lectures, seminars, concerts, recitals, competitions and workshops; b)…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Portico of Ards Ltd

Answers Portico of Ards Ltd 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 Portico of Ards Ltd's money come from?

Portico of Ards Ltd reported £331k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £189k (57%), donations and legacies £142k (43%).

  • Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£189k · 57%
  • Donations and legacies£142k · 43%

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Fppc

What causes is Portico of Ards Ltd registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe advancement of the arts

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Frequently asked questions

Is Portico of Ards Ltd a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Portico of Ards Ltd as a registered charity (number NIC102023) 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 Portico of Ards Ltd's charity number?
Portico of Ards Ltd's charity number is NIC102023. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC102023?
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What does Portico of Ards Ltd do?
The objects of the Company are to promote, maintain and advance education in the N Ireland, in particular the Portaferry area, (hereinafter called “the area of benefit”) by the presentation of public events including, for example, exhibitions, concerts and recitals for the benefit of the inhabitants of the area of benefit without distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability/ability, race, political, religious or other opinion and in particular to: a) advance education by the provision of appropriate courses, lectures, seminars, concerts, recitals, competitions and workshops; b)…
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Portico of Ards Ltd. 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 Portico of Ards Ltd?
Portico of Ards Ltd's website listed in our register data is http://porticoards.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 Portico of Ards Ltd's money come from?
Portico of Ards Ltd reported £331k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £189k (57%), donations and legacies £142k (43%).
When was Portico of Ards Ltd registered as a charity?
Portico of Ards Ltd was entered on the register on 8 June 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.