--- title: "Happy Faces Playgroup — check charity number NIC101382 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Happy Faces Playgroup a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101382. The advancement of education charity based in Strabane. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/happy-faces-playgroup-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:15.709Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Happy Faces Playgroup is a registered charity (number NIC101382) 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 £75,325 (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 Happy Faces Playgroup? Registered charity number NIC101382 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Strabane Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £75,325 Website [www.facebook.com/happyfaces.playgroup](https://www.facebook.com/happyfaces.playgroup) ## What does Happy Faces Playgroup do? The Group is established to promote play based learning environments for all children under statutory school age, (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries) of the Clady, Strabane and its surrounding environs in County Tyrone (hereinafter called the ‘area of benefit’) without distinction of age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisation and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and in particular: (a) to advance the… ## What causes is Happy Faces Playgroup registered for? The advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Happy Faces Playgroup yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Happy Faces Playgroup 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=happy-faces-playgroup-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.facebook.com/happyfaces.playgroup) ## Frequently asked questions Is Happy Faces Playgroup a legitimate charity? Yes. Happy Faces Playgroup is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101382) 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 Happy Faces Playgroup's charity number? Happy Faces Playgroup's charity number is NIC101382. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101382? Search NIC101382 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 Happy Faces Playgroup do? The Group is established to promote play based learning environments for all children under statutory school age, (hereinafter referred to as the beneficiaries) of the Clady, Strabane and its surrounding environs in County Tyrone (hereinafter called the ‘area of benefit’) without distinction of age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisation and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and in particular: (a) to advance the… Does Happy Faces Playgroup have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Happy Faces Playgroup. 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 Happy Faces Playgroup? Happy Faces Playgroup's website is https://www.facebook.com/happyfaces.playgroup — 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=101382&subId=0).