Is RUA Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists RUA Trust as a registered charity (number NIC103597) 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 RUA Trust's charity number?

RUA Trust's charity number is NIC103597. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC103597?

Search NIC103597 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 RUA Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for RUA Trust. 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 RUA Trust?

RUA Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.royalulsteracademy.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 RUA Trust registered as a charity?

RUA Trust was entered on the register on 3 December 2015. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number NI032115).

Registered charity · No. NIC103597Memorandum and Articles

RUA Trust

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

RUA Trust 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 RUA Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31: £116,880
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31: £108,104
Registered charity number: NIC103597
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Memorandum and Articles
Register contact address detail (not service area): Belfast
Website: www.royalulsteracademy.org

Quick answer

RUA Trust (number NIC103597) 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 RUA Trust do?

The Academy is established to advance by all appropriate means the education of the public by the promotion and exhibition of works of fine and applied arts in Northern Ireland.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for RUA Trust

Answers RUA Trust gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 January 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: 3 December 2015
Company number: NI032115 (Companies House)
Also known as: Royal Ulster Academy of Arts, RUA

What causes is RUA Trust registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture

Why is there no Clarity Score for RUA Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score RUA Trust. 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 RUA Trust?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is RUA Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists RUA Trust as a registered charity (number NIC103597) 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 RUA Trust's charity number?: RUA Trust's charity number is NIC103597. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC103597?: Search NIC103597 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 RUA Trust do?: The Academy is established to advance by all appropriate means the education of the public by the promotion and exhibition of works of fine and applied arts in Northern Ireland.
Does RUA Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for RUA Trust. 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 RUA Trust?: RUA Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.royalulsteracademy.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 RUA Trust registered as a charity?: RUA Trust was entered on the register on 3 December 2015. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number NI032115).

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.