--- title: "N.I. Alternatives Ltd — check charity number NIC101039 | CharityCompare" description: "Is N.I. Alternatives Ltd a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101039. 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/n-i-alternatives-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:13:12.736Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer N.I. Alternatives Ltd is a registered charity (number NIC101039) 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 advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £2,354,233 (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 N.I. Alternatives Ltd? Registered charity number NIC101039 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,354,233 Website [www.alternativesrj.org](http://www.alternativesrj.org/) ## What does N.I. Alternatives Ltd do? The Charity’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the following:- (1) To promote restorative justice and restorative practices for the public benefit in Northern Ireland as a means of peacefully addressing socially harmful activities and developing non-violent, innovative approaches to achieving justice within local communities by: (a) designing, implementing and evaluating strategies and developing and influencing criminal justice policy and practice; (b) assisting and co-ordinating the work of groups and organisations to enable them to embed the philosophy and practice of res… ## What causes is N.I. Alternatives Ltd registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for N.I. Alternatives Ltd yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. N.I. Alternatives Ltd 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=n-i-alternatives-ltd&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.alternativesrj.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is N.I. Alternatives Ltd a legitimate charity? Yes. N.I. Alternatives Ltd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101039) 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 N.I. Alternatives Ltd's charity number? N.I. Alternatives Ltd's charity number is NIC101039. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101039? Search NIC101039 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 N.I. Alternatives Ltd do? The Charity’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the following:- (1) To promote restorative justice and restorative practices for the public benefit in Northern Ireland as a means of peacefully addressing socially harmful activities and developing non-violent, innovative approaches to achieving justice within local communities by: (a) designing, implementing and evaluating strategies and developing and influencing criminal justice policy and practice; (b) assisting and co-ordinating the work of groups and organisations to enable them to embed the philosophy and practice of res… Does N.I. Alternatives Ltd have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for N.I. Alternatives Ltd. 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 N.I. Alternatives Ltd? N.I. Alternatives Ltd's website is http://www.alternativesrj.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=101039&subId=0).