--- title: "Love Hockey Ireland — check charity number NIC102273 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Love Hockey Ireland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC102273. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Armagh. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/love-hockey-ireland retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:19:56.591Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Love Hockey Ireland is a registered charity (number NIC102273) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £233,640 (year ending 2024-08-31). 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 Love Hockey Ireland? Registered charity number NIC102273 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Armagh Latest income (year ending 2024-08-31) £233,640 Website [www.poweredbysport.org](http://www.poweredbysport.org/) ## What does Love Hockey Ireland do? The charity’s objects are specifically restricted to the advancement of amateur sport and physical education, to promote equality and diversity and to promote community participation in healthy recreation by the provision or assistance in the provision of facilities for the playing of inline hockey and other sports capable of improving health for the benefit of the public and in particular children and young people (hereinafter called the “beneficiaries”) in Northern Ireland and its environs of the Republic of Ireland but not exclusively (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) without dist… ## What causes is Love Hockey Ireland registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Love Hockey Ireland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Love Hockey Ireland 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=love-hockey-ireland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.poweredbysport.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Love Hockey Ireland a legitimate charity? Yes. Love Hockey Ireland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC102273) 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 Love Hockey Ireland's charity number? Love Hockey Ireland's charity number is NIC102273. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC102273? Search NIC102273 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 Love Hockey Ireland do? The charity’s objects are specifically restricted to the advancement of amateur sport and physical education, to promote equality and diversity and to promote community participation in healthy recreation by the provision or assistance in the provision of facilities for the playing of inline hockey and other sports capable of improving health for the benefit of the public and in particular children and young people (hereinafter called the “beneficiaries”) in Northern Ireland and its environs of the Republic of Ireland but not exclusively (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) without dist… Does Love Hockey Ireland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Love Hockey Ireland. 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 Love Hockey Ireland? Love Hockey Ireland's website is http://www.poweredbysport.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=102273&subId=0).