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Registered charity · No. NIC109268Memorandum and ArticlesLimavady

Open Heart Foundation

Open Heart Foundation is a registered charity in Northern Ireland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of animal welfare, based in Limavady.

Quick answer

Open Heart Foundation is a registered charity (number NIC109268) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £2,931 (year ending 2024-09-30). 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 Open Heart Foundation?

Registered charity number
NIC109268
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Memorandum and Articles
Location
Limavady
Latest income (year ending 2024-09-30)
£2,931

What does Open Heart Foundation do?

The charity’s objects (‘Objects’) are specifically restricted to the following: The prevention or relief of poverty by providing: grants of money, items and services internationally to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention, abandoned, mistreated or lost by providing grants of money, items and services internationally to individuals and/or charities, or other facilities for the reception, transport, care and treatent of such animals.

What causes is Open Heart Foundation registered for?

The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Open Heart Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Open Heart Foundation 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Open Heart Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. Open Heart Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC109268) 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 Open Heart Foundation's charity number?
Open Heart Foundation's charity number is NIC109268. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number NIC109268?
Search NIC109268 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 Open Heart Foundation do?
The charity’s objects (‘Objects’) are specifically restricted to the following: The prevention or relief of poverty by providing: grants of money, items and services internationally to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention, abandoned, mistreated or lost by providing grants of money, items and services internationally to individuals and/or charities, or other facilities for the reception, transport, care and treatent of such animals.
Does Open Heart Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Open Heart Foundation. 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 Open Heart Foundation?
Open Heart Foundation's website is http://www.openheartchildren.com — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.