--- title: "Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association — check charity number NIC104608 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC104608. The advancement of health or the saving of lives 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/northern-ireland-kidney-patients-association retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:25:22.333Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association is a registered charity (number NIC104608) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or the saving of lives; the relief of those in need by reason of youth; age. Its latest reported income was £56,385 (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 Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association? Registered charity number NIC104608 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location County Down Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £56,385 Website [www.nikpa.org](http://www.nikpa.org/) ## What does Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association do? 1) To promote as much as we can within our power the interests of all renal patients in Northern Ireland 2) To support and/or organise social events and activities for renal patients and their families and carers 3) To provide access to information on renal diseases, and associated medical matters to renal patients, their families and carers 4) To promote the needs of renal patients with the appropriate authorities with a view to :- (1) improving the service delivery and ensuring quality provision in dialysis units, and associated wards/clinics etc… and (2) ensuring that the range of r… ## What causes is Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association registered for? The advancement of health or the saving of livesThe relief of those in need by reason of youthage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association 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-kidney-patients-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nikpa.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC104608) 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 Kidney Patients Association's charity number? Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association's charity number is NIC104608. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC104608? Search NIC104608 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 Kidney Patients Association do? 1) To promote as much as we can within our power the interests of all renal patients in Northern Ireland 2) To support and/or organise social events and activities for renal patients and their families and carers 3) To provide access to information on renal diseases, and associated medical matters to renal patients, their families and carers 4) To promote the needs of renal patients with the appropriate authorities with a view to :- (1) improving the service delivery and ensuring quality provision in dialysis units, and associated wards/clinics etc… and (2) ensuring that the range of r… Does Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association. 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 Kidney Patients Association? Northern Ireland Kidney Patients Association's website is http://www.nikpa.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=104608&subId=0).