--- title: "Finnis Rural Development Association — check charity number NIC102952 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Finnis Rural Development Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC102952. The advancement of education charity based in County Down. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/finnis-rural-development-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:00:27.683Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Finnis Rural Development Association is a registered charity (number NIC102952) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts. Its latest reported income was £2,125 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Finnis Rural Development Association? Registered charity number NIC102952 Status Registered (active) Location County Down Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £2,125 ## What does Finnis Rural Development Association do? The Association is established to advance education and promote community development for the benefit of the residents in the Dree, Legananny and Moybrick areas (hereinafter described as ‘the area of benefit’). Regardless of age, sex, race, political, religious or other opinion, the Association will keep people socially active by the provision of recreational, educational and leisure time activities in the interests of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life and to ensure that all residents within the area of benefit maintain a healthy mind and body. The Association wil… ## What causes is Finnis Rural Development Association registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe advancement of the arts ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Finnis Rural Development Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Finnis Rural Development Association 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=finnis-rural-development-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Finnis Rural Development Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Finnis Rural Development Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC102952) 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 Finnis Rural Development Association's charity number? Finnis Rural Development Association's charity number is NIC102952. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC102952? Search NIC102952 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 Finnis Rural Development Association do? The Association is established to advance education and promote community development for the benefit of the residents in the Dree, Legananny and Moybrick areas (hereinafter described as ‘the area of benefit’). Regardless of age, sex, race, political, religious or other opinion, the Association will keep people socially active by the provision of recreational, educational and leisure time activities in the interests of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life and to ensure that all residents within the area of benefit maintain a healthy mind and body. The Association wil… Does Finnis Rural Development Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Finnis Rural Development Association. 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 Finnis Rural Development Association? Finnis Rural Development Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official CCNI entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=102952&subId=0).