--- title: "North Down Community Assistance — check charity number NIC102430 | CharityCompare" description: "Is North Down Community Assistance a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC102430. 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/north-down-community-assistance retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:55:56.827Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer North Down Community Assistance is a registered charity (number NIC102430) 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. 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 North Down Community Assistance? Registered charity number NIC102430 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location County Down Website [www.northdowncommunityassistance.co.uk](http://www.northdowncommunityassistance.co.uk/) ## What does North Down Community Assistance do? Relieve poverty, sickness for the aged and to promote the public benefit of the inhabitants of Newtownards, Comber and Donaghadee and its environs hereinafter described as “the area of public benefit” without distinction of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, gender, race or nationality, political, religious or other opinions by associating the statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and to provide facilities of interests of social welfare for recr… ## What causes is North Down Community Assistance 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 North Down Community Assistance yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. North Down Community Assistance 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=north-down-community-assistance&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.northdowncommunityassistance.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is North Down Community Assistance a legitimate charity? Yes. North Down Community Assistance is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC102430) 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 North Down Community Assistance's charity number? North Down Community Assistance's charity number is NIC102430. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC102430? Search NIC102430 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 North Down Community Assistance do? Relieve poverty, sickness for the aged and to promote the public benefit of the inhabitants of Newtownards, Comber and Donaghadee and its environs hereinafter described as “the area of public benefit” without distinction of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, gender, race or nationality, political, religious or other opinions by associating the statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and to provide facilities of interests of social welfare for recr… Does North Down Community Assistance have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Down Community Assistance. 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 North Down Community Assistance? North Down Community Assistance's website is http://www.northdowncommunityassistance.co.uk — 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=102430&subId=0).