--- title: "Harbour Bears Pre-school — check charity number NIC103442 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harbour Bears Pre-school a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103442. The advancement of education charity based in Co. Antrim. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harbour-bears-pre-school retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:23:37.129Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harbour Bears Pre-school is a registered charity (number NIC103442) 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 £75,478 (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 Harbour Bears Pre-school? Registered charity number NIC103442 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Co. Antrim Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £75,478 Website [www.harbourbears.org](http://www.harbourbears.org/) ## What does Harbour Bears Pre-school 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 Larne and the surrounding area (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 organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and in particular: a) to advance the education of the beneficiaries by… ## What causes is Harbour Bears Pre-school registered for? The advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harbour Bears Pre-school yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harbour Bears Pre-school 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=harbour-bears-pre-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.harbourbears.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harbour Bears Pre-school a legitimate charity? Yes. Harbour Bears Pre-school is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103442) 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 Harbour Bears Pre-school's charity number? Harbour Bears Pre-school's charity number is NIC103442. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC103442? Search NIC103442 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 Harbour Bears Pre-school 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 Larne and the surrounding area (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 organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and in particular: a) to advance the education of the beneficiaries by… Does Harbour Bears Pre-school have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harbour Bears Pre-school. 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 Harbour Bears Pre-school? Harbour Bears Pre-school's website is http://www.harbourbears.org — 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=103442&subId=0).