--- title: "Polish Educational and Cultural Association — check charity number NIC103717 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Polish Educational and Cultural Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103717. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/polish-educational-and-cultural-association retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:12:26.754Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Polish Educational and Cultural Association is a registered charity (number NIC103717) 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 education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £67,090 (year ending 2018-08-31). 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 Polish Educational and Cultural Association? Registered charity number NIC103717 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2018-08-31) £67,090 Website [peca-ni.org](http://peca-ni.org/) ## What does Polish Educational and Cultural Association do? The Association is established to promote and advance Polish culture, to promote and advance education and to provide and promote leisure, social and recreational activities and facilities for children and young people, and in particular but not exclusively those of Polish origin and descent, aged between 3 and 18 years old (“hereinafter called the beneficiaries”) who are resident in the Belfast and Greater Belfast areas and their environs of Northern Ireland (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic id… ## What causes is Polish Educational and Cultural Association registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Polish Educational and Cultural Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Polish Educational and Cultural 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=polish-educational-and-cultural-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://peca-ni.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Polish Educational and Cultural Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Polish Educational and Cultural Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103717) 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 Polish Educational and Cultural Association's charity number? Polish Educational and Cultural Association's charity number is NIC103717. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC103717? Search NIC103717 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 Polish Educational and Cultural Association do? The Association is established to promote and advance Polish culture, to promote and advance education and to provide and promote leisure, social and recreational activities and facilities for children and young people, and in particular but not exclusively those of Polish origin and descent, aged between 3 and 18 years old (“hereinafter called the beneficiaries”) who are resident in the Belfast and Greater Belfast areas and their environs of Northern Ireland (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”) without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic id… Does Polish Educational and Cultural Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Polish Educational and Cultural 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 Polish Educational and Cultural Association? Polish Educational and Cultural Association's website is http://peca-ni.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=103717&subId=0).