--- title: "Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action — check charity number NIC100012 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100012. The advancement of education charity based in Belfast.. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northern-ireland-council-for-voluntary-action retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:41:14.933Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action is a registered charity (number NIC100012) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £2,380,057 (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 Ireland Council for Voluntary Action? Registered charity number NIC100012 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast. Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,380,057 Website [www.nicva.org](http://www.nicva.org/) ## What does Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action do? The objects for which the Council is established are to promote, develop and support the voluntary and community sector and any purpose for the benefit of the community in Northern Ireland and in any other part of the world which are, or hereafter may be deemed by law, to be charitable and in particular: (a) to act as a representative of the voluntary and community sector in relation to government policies and legislation and in so doing promote and organise co-operation in the advancement of the above purposes and to that end bring together in Council or conference representatives of volunta… ## What causes is Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action 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-ireland-council-for-voluntary-action&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nicva.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action a legitimate charity? Yes. Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100012) 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 Ireland Council for Voluntary Action's charity number? Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action's charity number is NIC100012. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100012? Search NIC100012 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 Ireland Council for Voluntary Action do? The objects for which the Council is established are to promote, develop and support the voluntary and community sector and any purpose for the benefit of the community in Northern Ireland and in any other part of the world which are, or hereafter may be deemed by law, to be charitable and in particular: (a) to act as a representative of the voluntary and community sector in relation to government policies and legislation and in so doing promote and organise co-operation in the advancement of the above purposes and to that end bring together in Council or conference representatives of volunta… Does Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action. 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 Ireland Council for Voluntary Action? Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action's website is http://www.nicva.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=100012&subId=0).