Is Friends of the Fin a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Fin as a registered charity (number NIC109150) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not 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.

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 listed in our register data is https://www.stmarysaughlisnafin.co.uk/parents-area/pta/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Friends of the Fin registered as a charity?

Friends of the Fin was entered on the register on 15 March 2023.

Registered charity · No. NIC109150Constitution

Friends of the Fin

Independent profile · Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) data

Friends of the Fin is a registered charity in Northern Ireland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Friends of the Fin?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £250
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £155
Registered charity number: NIC109150
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Constitution
Register contact address detail (not service area): Castlewellan
Website: www.stmarysaughlisnafin.co.uk/parents-area/pta

What does the register show for Friends of the Fin?

Friends of the Fin (number NIC109150) is listed as registered in the CCNI snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

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…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of the Fin

Answers Friends of the Fin gave in its annual return to the CCNI for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 March 2023

What causes is Friends of the Fin registered for?

The advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Fin yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of the Fin. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Friends of the Fin?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of the Fin a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Fin as a registered charity (number NIC109150) with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not 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 listed in our register data is https://www.stmarysaughlisnafin.co.uk/parents-area/pta/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Friends of the Fin registered as a charity?: Friends of the Fin was entered on the register on 15 March 2023.

Source: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.