--- title: "Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club — check charity number NIC102526 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC102526. The advancement of education charity based in Co Down. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/newry-city-afc-special-olympic-club retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:53:29.162Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club is a registered charity (number NIC102526) 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 amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £21,530 (year ending 2025-08-30). 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 Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club? Registered charity number NIC102526 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Co Down Latest income (year ending 2025-08-30) £21,530 ## What does Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club do? 3.1 To provide year-round sports training and opportunities for competition for people with learning disabilities; giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. 3.2 To assist people with learning disabilities to participate as productive and respected members of society at large by providing social and leisure opportunities for them and by helping to increase the public’s awareness of their capabilities… ## What causes is Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe advancement of amateur sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club 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=newry-city-afc-special-olympic-club&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club a legitimate charity? Yes. Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC102526) 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 Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club's charity number? Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club's charity number is NIC102526. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC102526? Search NIC102526 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 Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club do? 3.1 To provide year-round sports training and opportunities for competition for people with learning disabilities; giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. 3.2 To assist people with learning disabilities to participate as productive and respected members of society at large by providing social and leisure opportunities for them and by helping to increase the public’s awareness of their capabilities… Does Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club. 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 Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club? Newry City Afc Special Olympic Club does not list a website in its register entry. Its official CCNI entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=102526&subId=0).