--- title: "Lagan Search & Rescue — check charity number NIC101161 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lagan Search & Rescue a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101161. The advancement of health or the saving of lives charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lagan-search-rescue retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:20:55.691Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lagan Search & Rescue is a registered charity (number NIC101161) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £57,782 (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 Lagan Search & Rescue? Registered charity number NIC101161 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £57,782 Website [www.laganrescue.org](http://www.laganrescue.org/) ## What does Lagan Search & Rescue do? 2.1.1 The Project is established to provide a dedicated Search, Rescue and Recovery service with professional standards, ensuring the safety and well-being of members of the public who are users of the River Lagan and its immediate environs (hereinafter described as ‘the area of benefit’) and additional support for national Search Rescue and Recovery, when requested and deemed reasonable to do so: without distinction of race, religious belief, political opinion, sex, sexual orientation, age or because of disability, by associating the statutory authorities , voluntary/community organisations… ## What causes is Lagan Search & Rescue registered for? The advancement of health or the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lagan Search & Rescue yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lagan Search & Rescue 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=lagan-search-rescue&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.laganrescue.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lagan Search & Rescue a legitimate charity? Yes. Lagan Search & Rescue is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101161) 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 Lagan Search & Rescue's charity number? Lagan Search & Rescue's charity number is NIC101161. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101161? Search NIC101161 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 Lagan Search & Rescue do? 2.1.1 The Project is established to provide a dedicated Search, Rescue and Recovery service with professional standards, ensuring the safety and well-being of members of the public who are users of the River Lagan and its immediate environs (hereinafter described as ‘the area of benefit’) and additional support for national Search Rescue and Recovery, when requested and deemed reasonable to do so: without distinction of race, religious belief, political opinion, sex, sexual orientation, age or because of disability, by associating the statutory authorities , voluntary/community organisations… Does Lagan Search & Rescue have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lagan Search & Rescue. 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 Lagan Search & Rescue? Lagan Search & Rescue's website is http://www.laganrescue.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=101161&subId=0).