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title: "Festival of Fools — check charity number NIC102887 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Festival of Fools a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC102887. The advancement of the arts charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/festival-of-fools
retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:20:17.876Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Festival of Fools is a registered charity (number NIC102887) 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 £92,989 (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 Festival of Fools?

Registered charity number

NIC102887

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Memorandum and Articles

Location

Belfast

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£92,989

Website

[www.foolsfestival.com](http://www.foolsfestival.com/)

## What does Festival of Fools do?

The Company is established: A For the advancement of the arts in Northern Ireland (hereinafter called the ‘area of benefit’) and in particular: B For the development and promotion of Street Theatre in the area of benefit.

## What causes is Festival of Fools registered for?

The advancement of the artscultureheritage or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Festival of Fools yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Festival of Fools 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.
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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=festival-of-fools&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.foolsfestival.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Festival of Fools a legitimate charity?

Yes. Festival of Fools is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC102887) 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 Festival of Fools's charity number?

Festival of Fools's charity number is NIC102887. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC102887?

Search NIC102887 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 Festival of Fools do?

The Company is established: A For the advancement of the arts in Northern Ireland (hereinafter called the ‘area of benefit’) and in particular: B For the development and promotion of Street Theatre in the area of benefit.

Does Festival of Fools have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Festival of Fools. 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 Festival of Fools?

Festival of Fools's website is http://www.foolsfestival.com — 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=102887&subId=0).