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title: "Puffin Trust — check charity number NIC103021 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Puffin Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103021. The advancement of health or the saving of lives charity based in Holywood. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/puffin-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:51:49.770Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Puffin Trust is a registered charity (number NIC103021) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1,650 (year ending 2019-03-31). 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 Puffin Trust?

Registered charity number

NIC103021

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust

Location

Holywood

Latest income (year ending 2019-03-31)

£1,650

Website

[www.puffintrust.org.uk](http://www.puffintrust.org.uk/)

## What does Puffin Trust do?

The Trust is established for the advancement of research into serious and life threatening diseases in pregnancy within the area of benefit, by providing support (financial or otherwise) for clinical research into such diseases, including the provision of equipment, provided that the useful results of such research shall be disseminated for the public benefit

## What causes is Puffin Trust registered for?

The advancement of health or the saving of lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Puffin Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Puffin Trust 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Puffin Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Puffin Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103021) 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 Puffin Trust's charity number?

Puffin Trust's charity number is NIC103021. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC103021?

Search NIC103021 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 Puffin Trust do?

The Trust is established for the advancement of research into serious and life threatening diseases in pregnancy within the area of benefit, by providing support (financial or otherwise) for clinical research into such diseases, including the provision of equipment, provided that the useful results of such research shall be disseminated for the public benefit

Does Puffin Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Puffin Trust. 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 Puffin Trust?

Puffin Trust's website is http://www.puffintrust.org.uk — 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=103021&subId=0).