--- title: "McSweeney Trust — check charity number NIC101005 | CharityCompare" description: "Is McSweeney Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101005. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mcsweeney-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:54:44.800Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer McSweeney Trust is a registered charity (number NIC101005) 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 citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of youth. Its latest reported income was £487,051 (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 McSweeney Trust? Registered charity number NIC101005 Status Registered (active) Charity type IPS Rules Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £487,051 Website [www.ashtoncentre.com](http://www.ashtoncentre.com/) ## What does McSweeney Trust do? The objects of the Society shall be, as a bona-fide community benefit society, the promotion for the public benefit of urban regeneration in North Belfast (the “area of benefit”) and particularly in the New Lodge ward of Belfast District Council, referred to below as “the New Lodge Community”, being an area of social and economic deprivation, by all or any of the following means: (i) the relief of poverty; (ii) the relief of unemployment; (iii) the creation of training and employment opportunities by the provision of workspace, buildings, and/or land for use on favourable terms; (iv) the… ## What causes is McSweeney Trust registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe relief of those in need by reason of youth ## Why is there no Clarity Score for McSweeney Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. McSweeney Trust 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=mcsweeney-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ashtoncentre.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is McSweeney Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. McSweeney Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101005) 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 McSweeney Trust's charity number? McSweeney Trust's charity number is NIC101005. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101005? Search NIC101005 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 McSweeney Trust do? The objects of the Society shall be, as a bona-fide community benefit society, the promotion for the public benefit of urban regeneration in North Belfast (the “area of benefit”) and particularly in the New Lodge ward of Belfast District Council, referred to below as “the New Lodge Community”, being an area of social and economic deprivation, by all or any of the following means: (i) the relief of poverty; (ii) the relief of unemployment; (iii) the creation of training and employment opportunities by the provision of workspace, buildings, and/or land for use on favourable terms; (iv) the… Does McSweeney Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for McSweeney Trust. 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 McSweeney Trust? McSweeney Trust's website is http://www.ashtoncentre.com — 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=101005&subId=0).