--- title: "Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) — check charity number NIC102803 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC102803. The advancement of education 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-columbanus-bangor retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:37:52.157Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) is a registered charity (number NIC102803) 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 the arts; culture. Its latest reported income was £5,835 (year ending 2023-12-31). 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 Columbanus (Bangor)? Registered charity number NIC102803 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location County Down Latest income (year ending 2023-12-31) £5,835 Website [www.friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk](http://www.friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) do? The Society is established to advance public education and raise awareness among the general public in Northern Ireland (‘the area of benefit’) and to encourage appreciation of the life and work of Columbanus and knowledge of his historical and cultural heritage ## What causes is Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) 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-columbanus-bangor&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofcolumbanusbangor.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC102803) 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 Columbanus (Bangor)'s charity number? Friends of Columbanus (Bangor)'s charity number is NIC102803. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC102803? Search NIC102803 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 Columbanus (Bangor) do? The Society is established to advance public education and raise awareness among the general public in Northern Ireland (‘the area of benefit’) and to encourage appreciation of the life and work of Columbanus and knowledge of his historical and cultural heritage Does Friends of Columbanus (Bangor) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Columbanus (Bangor). 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 Columbanus (Bangor)? Friends of Columbanus (Bangor)'s website is http://www.friendsofcolumbanusbangor.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=102803&subId=0).