--- title: "Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee — check charity number NIC108248 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC108248. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Ballyclare. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/masonic-orphans-welfare-committee retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:18:50.806Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee is a registered charity (number NIC108248) 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. Its latest reported income was £36,375 (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 Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee? Registered charity number NIC108248 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Ballyclare Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £36,375 Website [n/a](http://n/a) ## What does Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee do? The Objects of the Charity shall be the prevention and relief of poverty by means of advice, encouragement, promotion and deserving financial assistance to benefit the welfare of children (natural or adopted), orphans (natural or adopted), or grandchildren (natural or adopted) of Freemasons; being eligible up to the age of 25 years of age. ## What causes is Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee registered for? The prevention or relief of poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee 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=masonic-orphans-welfare-committee&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://n/a) ## Frequently asked questions Is Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee a legitimate charity? Yes. Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC108248) 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 Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee's charity number? Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee's charity number is NIC108248. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC108248? Search NIC108248 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 Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee do? The Objects of the Charity shall be the prevention and relief of poverty by means of advice, encouragement, promotion and deserving financial assistance to benefit the welfare of children (natural or adopted), orphans (natural or adopted), or grandchildren (natural or adopted) of Freemasons; being eligible up to the age of 25 years of age. Does Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee. 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 Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee? Masonic Orphans' Welfare Committee's website is http://n/a — 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=108248&subId=0).