--- title: "Northern Ireland Region of U3As — check charity number NIC100691 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northern Ireland Region of U3As a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100691. The advancement of education charity based in Ballycastle. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northern-ireland-region-of-u3as retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:23:42.332Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northern Ireland Region of U3As is a registered charity (number NIC100691) 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 health or the saving of lives; the advancement of the arts. Its latest reported income was £1,534 (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 Region of U3As? Registered charity number NIC100691 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Ballycastle Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,534 Website [u3ani.info](http://u3ani.info/) ## What does Northern Ireland Region of U3As do? The objectives of the NI Region of U3A are to:- 1) To promote and assist in the formation of new U3As in Northern Ireland; 2) To co-operate and share information and ideas with U3As in keeping with the objectives of the U3A movement as set out in the Aims and Guiding Principles of the Third Age Trust and in its Articles of Association, while at the same time respecting the operational independence of individual U3As; 3) To advise and support the NI Trustee on the Board of the Third Age Trust; and 4) To represent the interests of member U3As with all relevant bodies. ## What causes is Northern Ireland Region of U3As registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe advancement of the arts ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northern Ireland Region of U3As yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northern Ireland Region of U3As 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-region-of-u3as&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://u3ani.info/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northern Ireland Region of U3As a legitimate charity? Yes. Northern Ireland Region of U3As is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100691) 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 Region of U3As's charity number? Northern Ireland Region of U3As's charity number is NIC100691. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100691? Search NIC100691 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 Region of U3As do? The objectives of the NI Region of U3A are to:- 1) To promote and assist in the formation of new U3As in Northern Ireland; 2) To co-operate and share information and ideas with U3As in keeping with the objectives of the U3A movement as set out in the Aims and Guiding Principles of the Third Age Trust and in its Articles of Association, while at the same time respecting the operational independence of individual U3As; 3) To advise and support the NI Trustee on the Board of the Third Age Trust; and 4) To represent the interests of member U3As with all relevant bodies. Does Northern Ireland Region of U3As have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Ireland Region of U3As. 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 Region of U3As? Northern Ireland Region of U3As's website is http://u3ani.info — 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=100691&subId=0).