Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data
Down and Connor Diocesan Trust is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of religion, the advancement of health or the saving of lives.
Down and Connor Diocesan Trust (number NIC103983) 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 Down and Connor Diocesan Trust do?
(1) the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Down & Connor subject to any future curtailment or addition of area made in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Roman Catholic Church (2) the advancement of any charitable purpose supported by the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world or in any part of the world
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Down and Connor Diocesan Trust
Answers Down and Connor Diocesan Trust gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Down and Connor Diocesan Trust's money come from?
Down and Connor Diocesan Trust reported £21m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were donations and legacies £13m (60%), investments £4m (19%), charitable activities £3.4m (16%).
Donations and legacies£13m · 60%
Investments£4m · 19%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£3.4m · 16%
Other income£977k · 5%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Diocese of Down and Connor
What causes is Down and Connor Diocesan Trust registered for?
The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of religionThe advancement of health or the saving of lives
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Is Down and Connor Diocesan Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Down and Connor Diocesan Trust as a registered charity (number NIC103983) 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 Down and Connor Diocesan Trust's charity number?
Down and Connor Diocesan Trust's charity number is NIC103983. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Down and Connor Diocesan Trust do?
(1) the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Down & Connor subject to any future curtailment or addition of area made in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Roman Catholic Church (2) the advancement of any charitable purpose supported by the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world or in any part of the world
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How can I donate to Down and Connor Diocesan Trust?
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Where does Down and Connor Diocesan Trust's money come from?
Down and Connor Diocesan Trust reported £21m total income for the year ending 31 December 2024. The largest sources were donations and legacies £13m (60%), investments £4m (19%), charitable activities £3.4m (16%).
When was Down and Connor Diocesan Trust registered as a charity?
Down and Connor Diocesan Trust was entered on the register on 17 December 2015.