--- title: "MACS Supporting Children & Young People — check charity number NIC100923 | CharityCompare" description: "Is MACS Supporting Children & Young People a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100923. 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/macs-supporting-children-young-people retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:31:52.084Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer MACS Supporting Children & Young People is a registered charity (number NIC100923) 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 relief of those in need by reason of youth. Its latest reported income was £3,436,266 (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 MACS Supporting Children & Young People? Registered charity number NIC100923 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,436,266 Website [www.macsni.org](http://www.macsni.org/) ## What does MACS Supporting Children & Young People do? The objects of the Company are to promote the mental, emotional and physical development and improvement of young people leaving residential care, and other vulnerable young people including those who are excluded from their families and deemed to be in need (hereinafter called the “beneficiaries”) within Northern Ireland (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) by providing support, mentoring, accommodation and training with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said young people and enabling them to develop their full potential and in particular: (a) to provide a supp… ## What causes is MACS Supporting Children & Young People registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe relief of those in need by reason of youth ## Why is there no Clarity Score for MACS Supporting Children & Young People yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. MACS Supporting Children & Young People 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=macs-supporting-children-young-people&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.macsni.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is MACS Supporting Children & Young People a legitimate charity? Yes. MACS Supporting Children & Young People is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100923) 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 MACS Supporting Children & Young People's charity number? MACS Supporting Children & Young People's charity number is NIC100923. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100923? Search NIC100923 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 MACS Supporting Children & Young People do? The objects of the Company are to promote the mental, emotional and physical development and improvement of young people leaving residential care, and other vulnerable young people including those who are excluded from their families and deemed to be in need (hereinafter called the “beneficiaries”) within Northern Ireland (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) by providing support, mentoring, accommodation and training with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said young people and enabling them to develop their full potential and in particular: (a) to provide a supp… Does MACS Supporting Children & Young People have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for MACS Supporting Children & Young People. 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 MACS Supporting Children & Young People? MACS Supporting Children & Young People's website is http://www.macsni.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=100923&subId=0).