--- title: "St Ignatius Orthodox Church — check charity number NIC103740 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Ignatius Orthodox Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103740. The advancement of religion charity based in Holywood. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-ignatius-orthodox-church retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:22:18.934Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Ignatius Orthodox Church is a registered charity (number NIC103740) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £8,016 (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 St Ignatius Orthodox Church? Registered charity number NIC103740 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Holywood Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £8,016 Website [www.saintignatiusbelfast.org](http://www.saintignatiusbelfast.org/) ## What does St Ignatius Orthodox Church do? The church is established to (a) promote the Orthodox Christian faith according to the rites and traditions of the one holy Catholic Orthodox and Apostolic Church as expressed in the Holy Scriptures, the Holy Tradition, the teachings of the seven Ecumenical Councils and the Holy fathers and as preserved and taught by the Greek-Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch. (b) benefit the public in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and elsewhere by the relief of poverty, sickness and distress. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the Trustees shall in particular:- (c) seek… ## What causes is St Ignatius Orthodox Church registered for? The advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Ignatius Orthodox Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Ignatius Orthodox Church 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=st-ignatius-orthodox-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.saintignatiusbelfast.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Ignatius Orthodox Church a legitimate charity? Yes. St Ignatius Orthodox Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103740) 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 St Ignatius Orthodox Church's charity number? St Ignatius Orthodox Church's charity number is NIC103740. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC103740? Search NIC103740 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 St Ignatius Orthodox Church do? The church is established to (a) promote the Orthodox Christian faith according to the rites and traditions of the one holy Catholic Orthodox and Apostolic Church as expressed in the Holy Scriptures, the Holy Tradition, the teachings of the seven Ecumenical Councils and the Holy fathers and as preserved and taught by the Greek-Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch. (b) benefit the public in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and elsewhere by the relief of poverty, sickness and distress. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing the Trustees shall in particular:- (c) seek… Does St Ignatius Orthodox Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Ignatius Orthodox Church. 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 St Ignatius Orthodox Church? St Ignatius Orthodox Church's website is http://www.saintignatiusbelfast.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=103740&subId=0).