--- title: "Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum — check charity number NIC111090 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC111090. The advancement of education charity based in Castlewellan. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-castlewellan-arboretum retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:41:34.687Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum is a registered charity (number NIC111090) 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 health or the saving of lives; the advancement of citizenship or community development. 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 Castlewellan Arboretum? Registered charity number NIC111090 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Castlewellan ## What does Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum do? The Company is established for charitable purposes only. Its Objects are to promote the public benefit in relation to Castlewellan Arboretum and the Annesley Walled Garden with Castlewellan Forest Park by: 1. Environmental Protection and Improvement To promote the conservation, protection, restoration, maintenance and sustainable development of Castlewellan Arboretum and the Annesley Walled Garden, including their heritage buildings, landscapes, plant collections, biodiversity, habitats and wildlife. 2. Advancement of Education To advance education for the public benefit in relation to hortic… ## What causes is Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum 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-castlewellan-arboretum&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC111090) 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 Castlewellan Arboretum's charity number? Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum's charity number is NIC111090. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC111090? Search NIC111090 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 Castlewellan Arboretum do? The Company is established for charitable purposes only. Its Objects are to promote the public benefit in relation to Castlewellan Arboretum and the Annesley Walled Garden with Castlewellan Forest Park by: 1. Environmental Protection and Improvement To promote the conservation, protection, restoration, maintenance and sustainable development of Castlewellan Arboretum and the Annesley Walled Garden, including their heritage buildings, landscapes, plant collections, biodiversity, habitats and wildlife. 2. Advancement of Education To advance education for the public benefit in relation to hortic… Does Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum. 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 Castlewellan Arboretum? Friends of Castlewellan Arboretum 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=111090&subId=0).