--- title: "Mandarin Speakers Association — check charity number NIC101622 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mandarin Speakers Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101622. 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/mandarin-speakers-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:56:37.706Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mandarin Speakers Association is a registered charity (number NIC101622) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts. Its latest reported income was £2,192 (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 Mandarin Speakers Association? Registered charity number NIC101622 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,192 Website [msassociation.virtualave.net](http://msassociation.virtualave.net/) ## What does Mandarin Speakers Association do? The Association is established to promote the benefit of the Mandarin speaking people in Northern Ireland by associating with other voluntary organisation, Chinese community groups and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and promote understanding and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants and in particular: to raise awareness of the history, folklore and cultural heritage of Mandarin speaking people for the benefit of the general p… ## What causes is Mandarin Speakers Association registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe advancement of the arts ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mandarin Speakers Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mandarin Speakers Association 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=mandarin-speakers-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://msassociation.virtualave.net/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mandarin Speakers Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Mandarin Speakers Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101622) 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 Mandarin Speakers Association's charity number? Mandarin Speakers Association's charity number is NIC101622. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101622? Search NIC101622 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 Mandarin Speakers Association do? The Association is established to promote the benefit of the Mandarin speaking people in Northern Ireland by associating with other voluntary organisation, Chinese community groups and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and promote understanding and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants and in particular: to raise awareness of the history, folklore and cultural heritage of Mandarin speaking people for the benefit of the general p… Does Mandarin Speakers Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mandarin Speakers Association. 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 Mandarin Speakers Association? Mandarin Speakers Association's website is http://msassociation.virtualave.net/ — 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=101622&subId=0).