Is Shades of Hope Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shades of Hope Trust as a registered charity (number NIC103169) 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 Shades of Hope Trust's charity number?

Shades of Hope Trust's charity number is NIC103169. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC103169?

Search NIC103169 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 Shades of Hope Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shades of Hope 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 Shades of Hope Trust?

Shades of Hope Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.shadesofhope.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 Shades of Hope Trust registered as a charity?

Shades of Hope Trust was entered on the register on 19 August 2015.

Registered charity · No. NIC103169Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust

Shades of Hope Trust

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

Shades of Hope Trust is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of amateur sport.

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What are the key facts about Shades of Hope Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £37,997
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £37,264
Registered charity number: NIC103169
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): 69 Navar Drive
Website: www.shadesofhope.org

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Shades of Hope Trust (number NIC103169) 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 Shades of Hope Trust do?

The Trust is established for the relief of those in need, the advancement of education, the advancement of amateur sport, and to promote the prevention or relief of poverty among the children, young people and the inhabitants (“hereinafter called the beneficiaries”) of Uganda, in particular, Kampala and surrounding villages (“hereinafter called the area of benefit”) without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shades of Hope Trust

Answers Shades of Hope Trust gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 19 August 2015
Also known as: Shades of Hope

What causes is Shades of Hope Trust registered for?

The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of amateur sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shades of Hope Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shades of Hope Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Shades of Hope Trust as a registered charity (number NIC103169) 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 Shades of Hope Trust's charity number?: Shades of Hope Trust's charity number is NIC103169. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC103169?: Search NIC103169 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 Shades of Hope Trust do?: The Trust is established for the relief of those in need, the advancement of education, the advancement of amateur sport, and to promote the prevention or relief of poverty among the children, young people and the inhabitants (“hereinafter called the beneficiaries”) of Uganda, in particular, Kampala and surrounding villages (“hereinafter called the area of benefit”) without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion.
Does Shades of Hope Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shades of Hope 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 Shades of Hope Trust?: Shades of Hope Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.shadesofhope.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 Shades of Hope Trust registered as a charity?: Shades of Hope Trust was entered on the register on 19 August 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.