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title: "Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund — check charity number NIC101729 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101729. The prevention or relief of poverty 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/newtownards-district-masonic-charity-fund
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:57:34.268Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund is a registered charity (number NIC101729) 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 relief of those in need by reason of youth; age. Its latest reported income was £20,679 (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 Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund?

Registered charity number

NIC101729

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Constitution

Location

County Down

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£20,679

## What does Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund do?

Relief of poverty of widows of freemasons and or relatives of freemasons and freemasons who are experiencing financial hardship who were or are subscribing members of Lodges within the Newtownards District as defined by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Down but not solely for that purpose. At its discretion provide financial assistance for other charitable purposes as defined in the Charity Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

## What causes is Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund registered for?

The prevention or relief of povertyThe relief of those in need by reason of youthage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund a legitimate charity?

Yes. Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101729) 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 Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund's charity number?

Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund's charity number is NIC101729. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC101729?

Search NIC101729 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 Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund do?

Relief of poverty of widows of freemasons and or relatives of freemasons and freemasons who are experiencing financial hardship who were or are subscribing members of Lodges within the Newtownards District as defined by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Down but not solely for that purpose. At its discretion provide financial assistance for other charitable purposes as defined in the Charity Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

Does Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund. 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 Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund?

Newtownards District Masonic Charity Fund 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=101729&subId=0).