--- title: "Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens — check charity number NIC107301 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC107301. 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/friends-of-belfast-botanic-gardens retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:21:31.663Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens is a registered charity (number NIC107301) 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 £7,908 (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 Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens? Registered charity number NIC107301 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,908 Website [www.fobbg.co.uk](http://www.fobbg.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens do? a) to provide a forum for all those interested in the welfare of the Botanic Gardens; b) to advance the knowledge of botany, horticulture and the horticultural legacy of Belfast Botanic Gardens for the public benefit and to promote the Gardens as a centre for horticultural excellence, botanical education and public amenity; c)to promote, or assist in promoting, the conservation, maintenance and development of Belfast Botanic Gardens and the buildings and monuments therein; d) to enhance or assist in the enhancement of the scientific value of the plant collections in Belfast Botanic Gardens, b… ## What causes is Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens registered for? The advancement of the artscultureheritage or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens 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-belfast-botanic-gardens&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fobbg.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC107301) 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 Belfast Botanic Gardens's charity number? Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens's charity number is NIC107301. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC107301? Search NIC107301 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 Belfast Botanic Gardens do? a) to provide a forum for all those interested in the welfare of the Botanic Gardens; b) to advance the knowledge of botany, horticulture and the horticultural legacy of Belfast Botanic Gardens for the public benefit and to promote the Gardens as a centre for horticultural excellence, botanical education and public amenity; c)to promote, or assist in promoting, the conservation, maintenance and development of Belfast Botanic Gardens and the buildings and monuments therein; d) to enhance or assist in the enhancement of the scientific value of the plant collections in Belfast Botanic Gardens, b… Does Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens. 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 Belfast Botanic Gardens? Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens's website is http://www.fobbg.co.uk — 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=107301&subId=0).