--- title: "The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) — charity NIC100808 | CharityCompare" description: "The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) (charity NIC100808): income £3m (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-mac-metropolitan-arts-centre retrieved: 2026-10-09T13:58:09.971Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. NIC100808Memorandum and Articles M( # The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, culture. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.themaclive.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=100808&subId=0) Work at The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-mac-metropolitan-arts-centre&type=claim&name=The%20MAC%20(Metropolitan%20Arts%20Centre)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre)? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £2,986,762 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £3,302,232 Registered charity number NIC100808 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Memorandum and Articles Register contact address detail (not service area) Belfast Website [www.themaclive.com](http://www.themaclive.com/) Quick answer The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) (number NIC100808) 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 MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) do? The Company is established for charitable purposes only namely the advancement of education in Northern Ireland in relation to the arts and in particular by the provision of a centre for use in instruction in the various arts (visual, performing, musical and literary) and which may also be used for training in any such activities or for the performances, readings or exhibits and so that the policy governing the use of the centre shall not discriminate on grounds of religion, political opinion, race, colour, ethnic origin, sex or age. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) Answers The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Where does The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre)'s money come from? The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) reported £3m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £1.5m (49%), trading and fundraising events £1.4m (48%), other income £100k (3%). - Donations and legacies£1.5m · 49% - Trading and fundraising events£1.4m · 48% - Other income£100k · 3% - Investments£3,320 · 0% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 3 November 2014 Also known as The MAC ## What causes is The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre). 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre)? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-mac-metropolitan-arts-centre&type=claim&name=The%20MAC%20(Metropolitan%20Arts%20Centre)) [Visit charity website](http://www.themaclive.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) as a registered charity (number NIC100808) 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 MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre)'s charity number? The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre)'s charity number is NIC100808. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100808? Search NIC100808 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 MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) do? The Company is established for charitable purposes only namely the advancement of education in Northern Ireland in relation to the arts and in particular by the provision of a centre for use in instruction in the various arts (visual, performing, musical and literary) and which may also be used for training in any such activities or for the performances, readings or exhibits and so that the policy governing the use of the centre shall not discriminate on grounds of religion, political opinion, race, colour, ethnic origin, sex or age. Does The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre). 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 MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre)? The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.themaclive.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. Where does The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre)'s money come from? The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) reported £3m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £1.5m (49%), trading and fundraising events £1.4m (48%), other income £100k (3%). When was The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) registered as a charity? The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre) was entered on the register on 3 November 2014. Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/charity-details-page/?regId=100808&subId=0).