--- title: "Short Strand Community Forum — check charity number NIC100217 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Short Strand Community Forum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100217. 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/short-strand-community-forum retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:05:23.491Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Short Strand Community Forum is a registered charity (number NIC100217) 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 £183,204 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Short Strand Community Forum? Registered charity number NIC100217 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Belfast. Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £183,204 ## What does Short Strand Community Forum do? The Forum is established to relieve poverty and sickness and to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Short Strand area and its environs (hereinafter described as the ‘area of benefit’) without distinction of age, gender, ethnic origin, religious or political opinion by associating the statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. ## What causes is Short Strand Community Forum registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Short Strand Community Forum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Short Strand Community Forum 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=short-strand-community-forum&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Short Strand Community Forum a legitimate charity? Yes. Short Strand Community Forum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100217) 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 Short Strand Community Forum's charity number? Short Strand Community Forum's charity number is NIC100217. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100217? Search NIC100217 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 Short Strand Community Forum do? The Forum is established to relieve poverty and sickness and to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Short Strand area and its environs (hereinafter described as the ‘area of benefit’) without distinction of age, gender, ethnic origin, religious or political opinion by associating the statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education, and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. Does Short Strand Community Forum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Short Strand Community Forum. 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 Short Strand Community Forum? Short Strand Community Forum 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=100217&subId=0).