--- title: "Irish FA Foundation Limited — check charity number NIC106229 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Irish FA Foundation Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC106229. The advancement of education charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/irish-fa-foundation-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:43:16.724Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Irish FA Foundation Limited is a registered charity (number NIC106229) 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; the advancement of health or the saving of lives; the advancement of the arts. Its latest reported income was £3,032,120 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Irish FA Foundation Limited? Registered charity number NIC106229 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,032,120 Website [www.irishfa.com](http://www.irishfa.com/) ## What does Irish FA Foundation Limited do? 4.1. The Charity's objects (the Objects) are specifically restricted to the following: 4.1.1. the advancement of amateur football, youth football, schools football and futsal in accordance with the remit of the Irish Football Association, for the benefit of the general public in any part of Northern Ireland, by ensuring that due attention is given to the physical education of such persons and with a view to furthering that object, by providing funds and assisting in the organisation and provision of facilities which will enable and encourage such persons to participate in physical recreation… ## What causes is Irish FA Foundation Limited registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe advancement of the arts ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Irish FA Foundation Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Irish FA Foundation Limited 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=irish-fa-foundation-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.irishfa.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Irish FA Foundation Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Irish FA Foundation Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC106229) 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 Irish FA Foundation Limited's charity number? Irish FA Foundation Limited's charity number is NIC106229. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC106229? Search NIC106229 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 Irish FA Foundation Limited do? 4.1. The Charity's objects (the Objects) are specifically restricted to the following: 4.1.1. the advancement of amateur football, youth football, schools football and futsal in accordance with the remit of the Irish Football Association, for the benefit of the general public in any part of Northern Ireland, by ensuring that due attention is given to the physical education of such persons and with a view to furthering that object, by providing funds and assisting in the organisation and provision of facilities which will enable and encourage such persons to participate in physical recreation… Does Irish FA Foundation Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Irish FA Foundation Limited. 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 Irish FA Foundation Limited? Irish FA Foundation Limited's website is http://www.irishfa.com — 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=106229&subId=0).