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title: "The West Belfast Historical Society — charity NIC103697 | CharityCompare"
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Registered charity · No. NIC103697Constitution

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# The West Belfast Historical Society

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

The West Belfast Historical Society 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

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The West Belfast Historical Society?

Registered charity number

NIC103697

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Constitution

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Belfast

Website

[www.westbelfasthistoricalsociety](http://www.westbelfasthistoricalsociety/)

Quick answer

The West Belfast Historical Society (number NIC103697) 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 West Belfast Historical Society do?

The object and purpose of the Society is to promote a knowledge and understanding of the past by means of education, recording and dissemination of information especially in the West Belfast area.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The West Belfast Historical Society

Answers The West Belfast Historical Society gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 1 June 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

28 September 2016

## What causes is The West Belfast Historical Society registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The West Belfast Historical Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The West Belfast Historical Society.
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.
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## What should you check before donating to The West Belfast Historical Society?

- 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.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The West Belfast Historical Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The West Belfast Historical Society as a registered charity (number NIC103697) 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 West Belfast Historical Society's charity number?

The West Belfast Historical Society's charity number is NIC103697. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC103697?

Search NIC103697 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 West Belfast Historical Society do?

The object and purpose of the Society is to promote a knowledge and understanding of the past by means of education, recording and dissemination of information especially in the West Belfast area.

Does The West Belfast Historical Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The West Belfast Historical Society. 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 West Belfast Historical Society?

The West Belfast Historical Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.westbelfasthistoricalsociety. 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 The West Belfast Historical Society registered as a charity?

The West Belfast Historical Society was entered on the register on 28 September 2016.

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=103697&subId=0).