--- title: "Home-Start North Down — check charity number NIC106098 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start North Down a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC106098. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Bangor. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-north-down retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:00:44.373Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start North Down is a registered charity (number NIC106098) 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 education; the advancement of health or the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £90,050 (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 North Down? Registered charity number NIC106098 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Bangor Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £90,050 Website [www.homestartnorthdown.org.uk](http://www.homestartnorthdown.org.uk/) ## What does Home-Start North Down do? The Objects of the Charity are: 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 North Down and its environs. ## What causes is Home-Start North Down registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start North Down yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start North Down 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-north-down&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.homestartnorthdown.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start North Down a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start North Down is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC106098) 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 North Down's charity number? Home-Start North Down's charity number is NIC106098. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC106098? Search NIC106098 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 North Down do? The Objects of the Charity are: 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 North Down and its environs. Does Home-Start North Down have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start North Down. 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 North Down? Home-Start North Down's website is http://www.homestartnorthdown.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=106098&subId=0).