--- title: "Northern Ireland Piping And Drumming School — check charity number NIC103692 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northern Ireland Piping And Drumming School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103692. 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-piping-and-drumming-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:15:42.934Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northern Ireland Piping And Drumming School is a registered charity (number NIC103692) 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; the advancement of the arts. Its latest reported income was £52,200 (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 Piping And Drumming School? Registered charity number NIC103692 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £52,200 Website [www.nipds.net](http://www.nipds.net/) ## What does Northern Ireland Piping And Drumming School do? The Company’s purposes are specifically restricted to the advancement of musical education in the art of Bagpipe Playing and Drumming,the promotion of arts, heritage and culture and the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants and in particular but not exclusively of children and young people aged 12 to 25 years old resident in Northern Ireland without distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation,disability/ability, race, ethnic origin, political, religious or other opinion by associating the statutory and local authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort… ## What causes is Northern Ireland Piping And Drumming School registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe advancement of the arts ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northern Ireland Piping And Drumming School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northern Ireland Piping And Drumming School 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-piping-and-drumming-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nipds.net/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northern Ireland Piping And Drumming School a legitimate charity? Yes. Northern Ireland Piping And Drumming School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103692) 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 Piping And Drumming School's charity number? Northern Ireland Piping And Drumming School's charity number is NIC103692. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC103692? Search NIC103692 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 Piping And Drumming School do? The Company’s purposes are specifically restricted to the advancement of musical education in the art of Bagpipe Playing and Drumming,the promotion of arts, heritage and culture and the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants and in particular but not exclusively of children and young people aged 12 to 25 years old resident in Northern Ireland without distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation,disability/ability, race, ethnic origin, political, religious or other opinion by associating the statutory and local authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort… Does Northern Ireland Piping And Drumming School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Ireland Piping And Drumming School. 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 Piping And Drumming School? Northern Ireland Piping And Drumming School's website is http://www.nipds.net — 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=103692&subId=0).