Friends of the Fin
Friends of the Fin is a registered charity in Northern Ireland working in the advancement of education, based in Castlewellan.
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What are the key facts about Friends of the Fin?
- Registered charity number
- NIC109150
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Constitution
- Location
- Castlewellan
- Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31)
- £250
What does Friends of the Fin do?
The aims of the Association are to advance the education and wellbeing of the pupils of the school by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the Local Authority). This includes: a) Promoting close co-operation and communication between parents and teachers. b) Studying and discussing matters of mutual interest relating to the education and welfare of pupils. c) Engaging in activities which support and advance the education of the pupils including fundraising and after-school activities. d) To apply for formal grants to aid i…
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Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Fin yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Fin 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of the Fin a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Friends of the Fin is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC109150) 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 the Fin's charity number?
- Friends of the Fin's charity number is NIC109150. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number NIC109150?
- Search NIC109150 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 the Fin do?
- The aims of the Association are to advance the education and wellbeing of the pupils of the school by providing or assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the Local Authority). This includes: a) Promoting close co-operation and communication between parents and teachers. b) Studying and discussing matters of mutual interest relating to the education and welfare of pupils. c) Engaging in activities which support and advance the education of the pupils including fundraising and after-school activities. d) To apply for formal grants to aid i…
- Does Friends of the Fin have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Fin. 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 the Fin?
- Friends of the Fin's website is https://www.stmarysaughlisnafin.co.uk/parents-area/pta/ — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.