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Registered charity · No. NIC100166

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# University of Ulster

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

University of Ulster is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about University of Ulster?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31

£304,235,000

Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31

£325,898,000

Registered charity number

NIC100166

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Other

Register contact address detail (not service area)

County Londonderry

Website

[www.ulster.ac.uk](http://www.ulster.ac.uk/)

Quick answer

University of Ulster (number NIC100166) 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 University of Ulster do?

The objects of the Uiversity shall be to advance education, through a variety of patterns, levels and modes of study and by a diversity of means by encouraging and developing learning and creativity for the benefit of the community in Northern Ireland and elsewhere to preserve, advance and disseminate knowledge and culture through teaching, scholarships and research and to take avail of the results of such research and to promote wisdom and understnding by the example and influence of corporate life

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for University of Ulster

Answers University of Ulster gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

### Where does University of Ulster's money come from?

University of Ulster reported £304m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £296m (97%), investments £7.2m (2%), donations and legacies £959k (0%).

- Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£296m · 97%
- Investments£7.2m · 2%
- Donations and legacies£959k · 0%
- Other income£262k · 0%

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

14 August 2014

## What causes is University of Ulster registered for?

The advancement of education

## Why is there no Clarity Score for University of Ulster yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score University of Ulster.
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 University of Ulster?

- 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 University of Ulster a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists University of Ulster as a registered charity (number NIC100166) 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 University of Ulster's charity number?

University of Ulster's charity number is NIC100166. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC100166?

Search NIC100166 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 University of Ulster do?

The objects of the Uiversity shall be to advance education, through a variety of patterns, levels and modes of study and by a diversity of means by encouraging and developing learning and creativity for the benefit of the community in Northern Ireland and elsewhere to preserve, advance and disseminate knowledge and culture through teaching, scholarships and research and to take avail of the results of such research and to promote wisdom and understnding by the example and influence of corporate life

Does University of Ulster have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for University of Ulster. 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 University of Ulster?

University of Ulster's website listed in our register data is http://www.ulster.ac.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 University of Ulster's money come from?

University of Ulster reported £304m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £296m (97%), investments £7.2m (2%), donations and legacies £959k (0%).

When was University of Ulster registered as a charity?

University of Ulster was entered on the register on 14 August 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=100166&subId=0).