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Registered charity · No. NIC100983Memorandum and ArticlesBelfast

The Black Box Trust

The Black Box Trust is a registered charity in Northern Ireland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, based in Belfast.

Quick answer

The Black Box Trust is a registered charity (number NIC100983) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts. Its latest reported income was £719,228 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
NIC100983
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Memorandum and Articles
Location
Belfast
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£719,228

What the charity does

The Charity’s Objects are specifically restricted to the following: 3.1.1 to provide a cultural space within the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast to advance arts, culture and sciences and promote the public’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of these purposes by providing facilities, venues, services and staff and by developing and establishing programmes for live music, theatre, literature, comedy, film, visual, abstract, conceptual and performance art amongst others; 3.1.2 to advance citizenship and community development by supporting social and community infrastructure, promoting s…

Registered causes

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

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Black Box Trust 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Box Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Black Box Trust is a registered charity (number NIC100983) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Black Box Trust do?
The Charity’s Objects are specifically restricted to the following: 3.1.1 to provide a cultural space within the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast to advance arts, culture and sciences and promote the public’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of these purposes by providing facilities, venues, services and staff and by developing and establishing programmes for live music, theatre, literature, comedy, film, visual, abstract, conceptual and performance art amongst others; 3.1.2 to advance citizenship and community development by supporting social and community infrastructure, promoting s…
How can I donate to The Black Box Trust?
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Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.