--- title: "Friends of Ballylifford (FOB) — check charity number NIC108860 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Ballylifford (FOB) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC108860. The advancement of education charity based in Magherafelt. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-ballylifford-fob retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:16:19.589Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Ballylifford (FOB) is a registered charity (number NIC108860) 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 £14,850 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Friends of Ballylifford (FOB)? Registered charity number NIC108860 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Magherafelt Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £14,850 ## What does Friends of Ballylifford (FOB) do? The Purpose of Friends of Ballylifford is to advance the education and wellbeing of the pupils of the school by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the education authority). ## What causes is Friends of Ballylifford (FOB) registered for? The advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Ballylifford (FOB) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Ballylifford (FOB) 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=friends-of-ballylifford-fob&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Ballylifford (FOB) a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Ballylifford (FOB) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC108860) 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 Friends of Ballylifford (FOB)'s charity number? Friends of Ballylifford (FOB)'s charity number is NIC108860. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC108860? Search NIC108860 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 Friends of Ballylifford (FOB) do? The Purpose of Friends of Ballylifford is to advance the education and wellbeing of the pupils of the school by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the education authority). Does Friends of Ballylifford (FOB) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Ballylifford (FOB). 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 Friends of Ballylifford (FOB)? Friends of Ballylifford (FOB) 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=108860&subId=0).