--- title: "Housing Rights — check charity number NIC105735 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Housing Rights a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC105735. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/housing-rights retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:06:59.542Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Housing Rights is a registered charity (number NIC105735) 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 relief of those in need by reason of youth; age. Its latest reported income was £2,482,318 (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 Housing Rights? Registered charity number NIC105735 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,482,318 Website [www.housingrights.org.uk](https://www.housingrights.org.uk/) ## What does Housing Rights do? The Charity's objects are to promote the following purposes for the public benefit: 1. The relief of poverty and the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; and in particular to assist those persons with necessitous circumstances in relation to housing matters; and 2. such other exclusively charitable purpose according to the Law of Northern Ireland as the Directors may from time to time decide. ## What causes is Housing Rights registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe relief of those in need by reason of youthage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Housing Rights yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Housing Rights 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=housing-rights&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.housingrights.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Housing Rights a legitimate charity? Yes. Housing Rights is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC105735) 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 Housing Rights's charity number? Housing Rights's charity number is NIC105735. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC105735? Search NIC105735 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 Housing Rights do? The Charity's objects are to promote the following purposes for the public benefit: 1. The relief of poverty and the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; and in particular to assist those persons with necessitous circumstances in relation to housing matters; and 2. such other exclusively charitable purpose according to the Law of Northern Ireland as the Directors may from time to time decide. Does Housing Rights have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Housing Rights. 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 Housing Rights? Housing Rights's website is https://www.housingrights.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=105735&subId=0).