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Registered charity · No. NIC108031Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust

The Dufferin Foundation

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

The Dufferin Foundation 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 the arts.

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What are the key facts about The Dufferin Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05
£2,504,750
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05
£66,130
Registered charity number
NIC108031
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Belfast

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The Dufferin Foundation (number NIC108031) 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 The Dufferin Foundation do?

(i) the advancement of education in and the promotion of academic research into the role of Clandeboye and the family of the Marquess of Dufferin, past and present, in the history of the following countries with particular reference to the career of the first Marquess of Dufferin:- (1) the Island of Ireland (2) the Dominion of Canada (3) the sub-continent of India (4) the countries of France, Turkey, Italy and Russia (5) such other countries in the world with which the first Marquess of Dufferin may have been involved (ii) the publication and dissemination of the results of such research; and…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Dufferin Foundation

Answers The Dufferin Foundation gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 5 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does The Dufferin Foundation's money come from?

The Dufferin Foundation reported £2.5m total income for the year ending 5 April 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £2.5m (98%), investments £44k (2%).

  • Donations and legacies£2.5m · 98%
  • Investments£44k · 2%

Registration details

Registered as a charity

What causes is The Dufferin Foundation registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe advancement of the arts

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Dufferin Foundation yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Dufferin Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Dufferin Foundation as a registered charity (number NIC108031) 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 The Dufferin Foundation's charity number?
The Dufferin Foundation's charity number is NIC108031. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC108031?
Search NIC108031 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 The Dufferin Foundation do?
(i) the advancement of education in and the promotion of academic research into the role of Clandeboye and the family of the Marquess of Dufferin, past and present, in the history of the following countries with particular reference to the career of the first Marquess of Dufferin:- (1) the Island of Ireland (2) the Dominion of Canada (3) the sub-continent of India (4) the countries of France, Turkey, Italy and Russia (5) such other countries in the world with which the first Marquess of Dufferin may have been involved (ii) the publication and dissemination of the results of such research; and…
Does The Dufferin Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Dufferin Foundation. 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 The Dufferin Foundation?
The Dufferin Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.clandeboye.co.uk. 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 The Dufferin Foundation's money come from?
The Dufferin Foundation reported £2.5m total income for the year ending 5 April 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £2.5m (98%), investments £44k (2%).
When was The Dufferin Foundation registered as a charity?
The Dufferin Foundation was entered on the register on 22 March 2021.

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.