--- title: "Friends of Good Shepherd Home — check charity number NIC105866 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Good Shepherd Home a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC105866. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Sheffield. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-good-shepherd-home retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:20:34.205Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Good Shepherd Home is a registered charity (number NIC105866) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health or the saving of lives. 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 Good Shepherd Home? Registered charity number NIC105866 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Sheffield Website [www.friendsofgoodshepherdhome.net](http://www.friendsofgoodshepherdhome.net/) ## What does Friends of Good Shepherd Home do? The organisation is established to relieve the needs and poverty of the community, and in particular children and young people under the age of 25, (“the beneficiaries”) in Sierra Leone, West Africa particularly those in the Good Shepherd Home, Kenema (“the area of benefit”) through the provision of financial assistance and voluntary work, and in particular: (a) to advance the education and to promote, preserve and protect the health of the beneficiaries in the area of benefit through the provision of facilities and equipment; (b) to relieve poverty and hunger in the field of interest by… ## What causes is Friends of Good Shepherd Home registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Good Shepherd Home yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Good Shepherd Home 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-good-shepherd-home&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsofgoodshepherdhome.net/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Good Shepherd Home a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Good Shepherd Home is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC105866) 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 Good Shepherd Home's charity number? Friends of Good Shepherd Home's charity number is NIC105866. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC105866? Search NIC105866 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 Good Shepherd Home do? The organisation is established to relieve the needs and poverty of the community, and in particular children and young people under the age of 25, (“the beneficiaries”) in Sierra Leone, West Africa particularly those in the Good Shepherd Home, Kenema (“the area of benefit”) through the provision of financial assistance and voluntary work, and in particular: (a) to advance the education and to promote, preserve and protect the health of the beneficiaries in the area of benefit through the provision of facilities and equipment; (b) to relieve poverty and hunger in the field of interest by… Does Friends of Good Shepherd Home have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Good Shepherd Home. 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 Good Shepherd Home? Friends of Good Shepherd Home's website is http://www.friendsofgoodshepherdhome.net — 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=105866&subId=0).