--- title: "National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland — check charity number NIC103729 | CharityCompare" description: "Is National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103729. The advancement of education charity based in County Down. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/national-museums-and-galleries-of-northern-ireland retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:22:53.892Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland is a registered charity (number NIC103729) 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 the arts; culture. Its latest reported income was £25,529,523 (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 National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland? Registered charity number NIC103729 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location County Down Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £25,529,523 Website [www.nationalmuseumsni.org](http://www.nationalmuseumsni.org/) ## What does National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland do? a) care for, preserve and add to the objects in its collections; b) secure that the objects are exhibited to the public and assist the public by interpreting the significance of the objects; c) secure that the objects are available to persons seeking to inspect them in connection with study or research; and d) generally promote the awareness, appreciation and understanding by the public of- i. art, history and science; ii. the culture and way of life of people; and iii. the migration and settlement of people, both by means of the Board’s collections and by such other means as the Board consi… ## What causes is National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture ## Why is there no Clarity Score for National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland 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=national-museums-and-galleries-of-northern-ireland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nationalmuseumsni.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland a legitimate charity? Yes. National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103729) 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 National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland's charity number? National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland's charity number is NIC103729. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC103729? Search NIC103729 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 National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland do? a) care for, preserve and add to the objects in its collections; b) secure that the objects are exhibited to the public and assist the public by interpreting the significance of the objects; c) secure that the objects are available to persons seeking to inspect them in connection with study or research; and d) generally promote the awareness, appreciation and understanding by the public of- i. art, history and science; ii. the culture and way of life of people; and iii. the migration and settlement of people, both by means of the Board’s collections and by such other means as the Board consi… Does National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland. 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 National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland? National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland's website is http://www.nationalmuseumsni.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=103729&subId=0).