--- title: "Northern Area Community Network Limited — check charity number NIC101173 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northern Area Community Network Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101173. The advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in County Antrim. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northern-area-community-network-limited retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:01:13.992Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northern Area Community Network Limited is a registered charity (number NIC101173) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £499,036 (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 Northern Area Community Network Limited? Registered charity number NIC101173 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location County Antrim Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £499,036 Website [www.nacn.org](http://www.nacn.org/) ## What does Northern Area Community Network Limited do? The advancement of community development in Northern Ireland (the 'area of benefit') and in particular the promotion of the community and voluntary sector for the benefit by providing services, training, support, information, facilities and amenities to community and voluntary groups and encouraging and assisting such groups and organisations to co-operate to achieve their aims. To develop the capacity and skills of residents of communities in the area of benefit that suffer social and economic disadvantage, in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and p… ## What causes is Northern Area Community Network Limited registered for? The advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northern Area Community Network Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northern Area Community Network Limited 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=northern-area-community-network-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nacn.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northern Area Community Network Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Northern Area Community Network Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101173) 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 Northern Area Community Network Limited's charity number? Northern Area Community Network Limited's charity number is NIC101173. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101173? Search NIC101173 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 Northern Area Community Network Limited do? The advancement of community development in Northern Ireland (the 'area of benefit') and in particular the promotion of the community and voluntary sector for the benefit by providing services, training, support, information, facilities and amenities to community and voluntary groups and encouraging and assisting such groups and organisations to co-operate to achieve their aims. To develop the capacity and skills of residents of communities in the area of benefit that suffer social and economic disadvantage, in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and p… Does Northern Area Community Network Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Area Community Network Limited. 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 Northern Area Community Network Limited? Northern Area Community Network Limited's website is http://www.nacn.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=101173&subId=0).