--- title: "Food and Drink Sector Skills — check charity number NIC101463 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Food and Drink Sector Skills a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101463. The advancement of education charity based in Co Down. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/food-and-drink-sector-skills retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:43:55.076Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Food and Drink Sector Skills is a registered charity (number NIC101463) 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. Its latest reported income was £521 (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 Food and Drink Sector Skills? Registered charity number NIC101463 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Co Down Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £521 ## What does Food and Drink Sector Skills do? The objects for which the Company is established are:- (a) To promote and advance in Northern Ireland the education and training of persons employed or intending to be employed in the food and drink industry. (b) Subject to the foregoing object, to extend such education and training to members of the public in Northern Ireland generally. ## What causes is Food and Drink Sector Skills registered for? The advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Food and Drink Sector Skills yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Food and Drink Sector Skills 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=food-and-drink-sector-skills&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Food and Drink Sector Skills a legitimate charity? Yes. Food and Drink Sector Skills is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101463) 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 Food and Drink Sector Skills's charity number? Food and Drink Sector Skills's charity number is NIC101463. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101463? Search NIC101463 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 Food and Drink Sector Skills do? The objects for which the Company is established are:- (a) To promote and advance in Northern Ireland the education and training of persons employed or intending to be employed in the food and drink industry. (b) Subject to the foregoing object, to extend such education and training to members of the public in Northern Ireland generally. Does Food and Drink Sector Skills have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Food and Drink Sector Skills. 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 Food and Drink Sector Skills? Food and Drink Sector Skills 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=101463&subId=0).