--- title: "Rural Support — check charity number NIC102591 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rural Support a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC102591. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Co.Tyrone. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rural-support retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:59:39.117Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rural Support is a registered charity (number NIC102591) 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 health or the saving of lives; the relief of those in need by reason of youth. Its latest reported income was £1,204,704 (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 Rural Support? Registered charity number NIC102591 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Co.Tyrone Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,204,704 Website [www.ruralsupport.org.uk](http://www.ruralsupport.org.uk/) ## What does Rural Support do? The Company is established for:- (i) the relief of poverty; (ii) the relief of sickness and the protection and preservation of the physical and mental health of the rural communities in Northern Ireland (the "area of benefit"); and (iii) the promotion of research into the said causes and effects of physical and mental stress within the rural communities and to publish the useful results of such research. ## What causes is Rural Support registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe relief of those in need by reason of youth ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rural Support yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rural Support 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=rural-support&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ruralsupport.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rural Support a legitimate charity? Yes. Rural Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC102591) 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 Rural Support's charity number? Rural Support's charity number is NIC102591. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC102591? Search NIC102591 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 Rural Support do? The Company is established for:- (i) the relief of poverty; (ii) the relief of sickness and the protection and preservation of the physical and mental health of the rural communities in Northern Ireland (the "area of benefit"); and (iii) the promotion of research into the said causes and effects of physical and mental stress within the rural communities and to publish the useful results of such research. Does Rural Support have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rural Support. 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 Rural Support? Rural Support's website is http://www.ruralsupport.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=102591&subId=0).