--- title: "Patterson Ministries — check charity number NIC108288 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Patterson Ministries a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC108288. The advancement of religion charity based in Newtownards. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/patterson-ministries retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:04:58.139Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Patterson Ministries is a registered charity (number NIC108288) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £21,635 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Patterson Ministries? Registered charity number NIC108288 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Newtownards Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £21,635 ## What does Patterson Ministries do? The main purpose of the charity is to make children and when requested, adults, aware of the teaching of the Bible through appropriate means such as teaching and video clips. ## What causes is Patterson Ministries registered for? The advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Patterson Ministries yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Patterson Ministries 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=patterson-ministries&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Patterson Ministries a legitimate charity? Yes. Patterson Ministries is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC108288) 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 Patterson Ministries's charity number? Patterson Ministries's charity number is NIC108288. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC108288? Search NIC108288 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 Patterson Ministries do? The main purpose of the charity is to make children and when requested, adults, aware of the teaching of the Bible through appropriate means such as teaching and video clips. Does Patterson Ministries have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Patterson Ministries. 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 Patterson Ministries? Patterson Ministries does not list a website in its register entry. Its official CCNI entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=108288&subId=0).