--- title: "Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area — check charity number NIC105855 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC105855. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Co Down. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-ards-comber-and-peninsula-area retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:05:31.151Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area is a registered charity (number NIC105855) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of health or the saving of lives; the relief of those in need by reason of youth. Its latest reported income was £103,149 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area? Registered charity number NIC105855 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Co Down Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £103,149 Website [www.homestartacapa.org.uk](http://www.homestartacapa.org.uk/) ## What does Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area do? a) to safeguard, protect and preserve the good health, both mental and physical of children and parents of children; b) to prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children; c) to relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst children and parents of children; d) to promote the education of the public in better standards of child care; principally but not exclusively within the area of Ards, Comber and the Peninsula areas and its environs. ## What causes is Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe relief of those in need by reason of youth ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area 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=home-start-ards-comber-and-peninsula-area&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.homestartacapa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC105855) 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 Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area's charity number? Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area's charity number is NIC105855. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC105855? Search NIC105855 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 Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area do? a) to safeguard, protect and preserve the good health, both mental and physical of children and parents of children; b) to prevent cruelty to or maltreatment of children; c) to relieve sickness, poverty and need amongst children and parents of children; d) to promote the education of the public in better standards of child care; principally but not exclusively within the area of Ards, Comber and the Peninsula areas and its environs. Does Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area. 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 Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area? Home-Start Ards Comber and Peninsula Area's website is http://www.homestartacapa.org.uk — 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=105855&subId=0).