Is SOS Bus NI a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists SOS Bus NI as a registered charity (number NIC100247) 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 SOS Bus NI's charity number?

SOS Bus NI's charity number is NIC100247. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC100247?

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Does SOS Bus NI have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SOS Bus NI. 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 SOS Bus NI?

SOS Bus NI's website listed in our register data is http://www.sosbusni.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.

When was SOS Bus NI registered as a charity?

SOS Bus NI was entered on the register on 26 February 2015.

Registered charity · No. NIC100247Memorandum and Articles

SOS Bus NI

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

SOS Bus NI is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about SOS Bus NI?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £122,833
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £204,293
Registered charity number: NIC100247
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Memorandum and Articles
Register contact address detail (not service area): Belfast
Website: www.sosbusni.com

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SOS Bus NI (number NIC100247) 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 SOS Bus NI do?

3.1. The Charity’s Objects are specifically restricted to the following: 3.1.1. advancement of health or saving of lives by providing emergency medical treatment and care; 3.1.2. relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision of non emergency medical care, treatment, advice, emotional support and sustenance; 3.1.3. advancement of education of children and young people up to the age of 25 years old including vocational training and training in life skills; 3.1.4. advancement of citizenship and communit…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for SOS Bus NI

Answers SOS Bus NI 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: 26 February 2015

What causes is SOS Bus NI 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 SOS Bus NI yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score SOS Bus NI. 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 SOS Bus NI a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists SOS Bus NI as a registered charity (number NIC100247) 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 SOS Bus NI's charity number?: SOS Bus NI's charity number is NIC100247. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC100247?: Search NIC100247 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 SOS Bus NI do?: 3.1. The Charity’s Objects are specifically restricted to the following: 3.1.1. advancement of health or saving of lives by providing emergency medical treatment and care; 3.1.2. relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision of non emergency medical care, treatment, advice, emotional support and sustenance; 3.1.3. advancement of education of children and young people up to the age of 25 years old including vocational training and training in life skills; 3.1.4. advancement of citizenship and communit…
Does SOS Bus NI have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SOS Bus NI. 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 SOS Bus NI?: SOS Bus NI's website listed in our register data is http://www.sosbusni.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.
When was SOS Bus NI registered as a charity?: SOS Bus NI was entered on the register on 26 February 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.