--- title: "Friends of Bangor Abbey — check charity number NIC102518 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Bangor Abbey a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC102518. The advancement of religion 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/friends-of-bangor-abbey retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:20:43.592Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Bangor Abbey is a registered charity (number NIC102518) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of religion; the advancement of the arts; culture. Its latest reported income was £546 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Bangor Abbey? Registered charity number NIC102518 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location County Down Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £546 Website [www.bangorabbey.org](http://www.bangorabbey.org/) ## What does Friends of Bangor Abbey do? The Society is established to advance Christian Religion in Bangor and its environs by assisting in the maintenance of the fabric of Bangor Abbey in order to preserve and protect it as a place of Christian Worship through the activities of a group of Friends by: a) Promoting the conservation and protection of the historical site at Bangor Abbey and all architectural structures and environment features within the site including the adjacent graveyard for the benefit of the general public; b) Studying and encouraging the study of history relating to Bangor Abbey; c) Raising awareness among t… ## What causes is Friends of Bangor Abbey registered for? The advancement of religionThe advancement of the artsculture ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Bangor Abbey yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Bangor Abbey 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-bangor-abbey&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bangorabbey.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Bangor Abbey a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Bangor Abbey is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC102518) 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 Bangor Abbey's charity number? Friends of Bangor Abbey's charity number is NIC102518. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC102518? Search NIC102518 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 Bangor Abbey do? The Society is established to advance Christian Religion in Bangor and its environs by assisting in the maintenance of the fabric of Bangor Abbey in order to preserve and protect it as a place of Christian Worship through the activities of a group of Friends by: a) Promoting the conservation and protection of the historical site at Bangor Abbey and all architectural structures and environment features within the site including the adjacent graveyard for the benefit of the general public; b) Studying and encouraging the study of history relating to Bangor Abbey; c) Raising awareness among t… Does Friends of Bangor Abbey have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bangor Abbey. 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 Bangor Abbey? Friends of Bangor Abbey's website is http://www.bangorabbey.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=102518&subId=0).