--- title: "Down Community Arts — check charity number NIC103607 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Down Community Arts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103607. The advancement of the arts charity based in Bt30 6Bp. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/down-community-arts retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:24:52.611Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Down Community Arts is a registered charity (number NIC103607) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of the arts; culture; heritage or science. Its latest reported income was £112,303 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Down Community Arts? Registered charity number NIC103607 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Bt30 6Bp Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £112,303 Website [www.downcommunityarts.org](http://www.downcommunityarts.org/) ## What does Down Community Arts do? to promote, maintain and improve the arts for the benefit of the inhabitants of County Down and its wider communities, without distinction of sex, race or of political, religious or other opinions and to develop public appreciation of such art by associating together the inhabitants, the local authorities and other organisations in a common effort to advance the education of such inhabitants. ## What causes is Down Community Arts registered for? The advancement of the artscultureheritage or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Down Community Arts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Down Community Arts is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=down-community-arts&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.downcommunityarts.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Down Community Arts a legitimate charity? Yes. Down Community Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103607) regulated by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Down Community Arts's charity number? Down Community Arts's charity number is NIC103607. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC103607? Search NIC103607 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 Down Community Arts do? to promote, maintain and improve the arts for the benefit of the inhabitants of County Down and its wider communities, without distinction of sex, race or of political, religious or other opinions and to develop public appreciation of such art by associating together the inhabitants, the local authorities and other organisations in a common effort to advance the education of such inhabitants. Does Down Community Arts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Down Community Arts. 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 Down Community Arts? Down Community Arts's website is http://www.downcommunityarts.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-08-12, 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=103607&subId=0).