--- title: "SOS Bus NI — check charity number NIC100247 | CharityCompare" description: "Is SOS Bus NI a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100247. The advancement of education charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sos-bus-ni retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:11:32.012Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer SOS Bus NI is a registered charity (number NIC100247) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health or the saving of lives; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £122,833 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 SOS Bus NI? Registered charity number NIC100247 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £122,833 Website [www.sosbusni.com](http://www.sosbusni.com/) ## What does SOS Bus NI do? 3.1. The Charity’s Objects are specifically restricted to the following: 3.1.1. advancement of health or saving of lives by providing emergency medical treatment and care; 3.1.2. relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision of non emergency medical care, treatment, advice, emotional support and sustenance; 3.1.3. advancement of education of children and young people up to the age of 25 years old including vocational training and training in life skills; 3.1.4. advancement of citizenship and communit… ## What causes is SOS Bus NI registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for SOS Bus NI yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. SOS Bus NI 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=sos-bus-ni&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sosbusni.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is SOS Bus NI a legitimate charity? Yes. SOS Bus NI is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100247) 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 SOS Bus NI's charity number? SOS Bus NI's charity number is NIC100247. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100247? Search NIC100247 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 SOS Bus NI do? 3.1. The Charity’s Objects are specifically restricted to the following: 3.1.1. advancement of health or saving of lives by providing emergency medical treatment and care; 3.1.2. relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision of non emergency medical care, treatment, advice, emotional support and sustenance; 3.1.3. advancement of education of children and young people up to the age of 25 years old including vocational training and training in life skills; 3.1.4. advancement of citizenship and communit… Does SOS Bus NI have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SOS Bus NI. 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 SOS Bus NI? SOS Bus NI's website is http://www.sosbusni.com — 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=100247&subId=0).