--- title: "Friends of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh — check charity number NIC108518 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC108518. The advancement of education charity based in Coleraine. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-st-patricks-and-st-josephs-garvagh retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:14:38.367Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh is a registered charity (number NIC108518) 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. Its latest reported income was £5,593 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh? Registered charity number NIC108518 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Coleraine Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £5,593 ## What does Friends of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh do? The Association is established for the advancement of education and the promotion of the benefit of the current pupils and alumni of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating the School, parents and alumni in a common effort to advance education and to provide or assist in the provision of educational facilities at the School and in particular: (a) to advance the education of current pupils of the School by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, f… ## What causes is Friends of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh registered for? The advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh 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-st-patricks-and-st-josephs-garvagh&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC108518) 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 St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh's charity number? Friends of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh's charity number is NIC108518. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC108518? Search NIC108518 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 St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh do? The Association is established for the advancement of education and the promotion of the benefit of the current pupils and alumni of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating the School, parents and alumni in a common effort to advance education and to provide or assist in the provision of educational facilities at the School and in particular: (a) to advance the education of current pupils of the School by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, f… Does Friends of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh. 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 St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh? Friends of St. Patricks and St. Josephs, Garvagh 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=108518&subId=0).