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title: "Friends of the Zoo — check charity number NIC107494 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of the Zoo a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC107494. The advancement of education charity based in Newtownabbey. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-zoo
retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:24:58.769Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of the Zoo is a registered charity (number NIC107494) 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 environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £3,187 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 the Zoo?

Registered charity number

NIC107494

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Constitution

Location

Newtownabbey

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£3,187

Website

[www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/volunteer](http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/volunteer)

## What does Friends of the Zoo do?

We aim to promote and support Belfast Zoo in a variety of exclusively charitable ways, including its conservation and education programmes, and fundraising for projects.

## What causes is Friends of the Zoo registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Zoo 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-the-zoo&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/volunteer)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of the Zoo a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of the Zoo is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC107494) 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 Zoo's charity number?

Friends of the Zoo's charity number is NIC107494. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC107494?

Search NIC107494 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 Zoo do?

We aim to promote and support Belfast Zoo in a variety of exclusively charitable ways, including its conservation and education programmes, and fundraising for projects.

Does Friends of the Zoo have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Zoo. 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 Zoo?

Friends of the Zoo's website is http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/zoo/volunteer — 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=107494&subId=0).