--- title: "Friends of St Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.) — check charity number NIC100400 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100400. The advancement of education charity based in Co Down. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-st-paul-s-association-f-o-s-p-a retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:20:38.930Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.) is a registered charity (number NIC100400) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £3,958 (year ending 2023-06-30). 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 Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.)? Registered charity number NIC100400 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Co Down Latest income (year ending 2023-06-30) £3,958 ## What does Friends of St Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.) do? a) to promote the health and education of the beneficiaries by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities and recreational services in an educational environment ancillary to those provided by the statutory authorities; b)foster more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others who befriend the School. c) to promote activities which support the School and the education (including social, physical and vocational training) of the beneficiaries in such ways as the Committee may from time to time, decide in accordance with the law of charity. ## What causes is Friends of St Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.) registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.) 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-paul-s-association-f-o-s-p-a&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.) a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100400) 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 Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.)'s charity number? Friends of St Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.)'s charity number is NIC100400. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100400? Search NIC100400 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 Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.) do? a) to promote the health and education of the beneficiaries by providing or assisting in the provision of equipment, facilities and recreational services in an educational environment ancillary to those provided by the statutory authorities; b)foster more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others who befriend the School. c) to promote activities which support the School and the education (including social, physical and vocational training) of the beneficiaries in such ways as the Committee may from time to time, decide in accordance with the law of charity. Does Friends of St Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.). 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 Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.)? Friends of St Paul's Association (F.O.S.P.A.) 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=100400&subId=0).