--- title: "The ARN Foundation — check charity number NIC109929 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The ARN Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC109929. The advancement of health or the saving of lives charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-arn-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:48:52.176Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The ARN Foundation is a registered charity (number NIC109929) 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; the relief of those in need by reason of youth; age. Its latest reported income was £1,107,367 (year ending 2025-07-24). 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 The ARN Foundation? Registered charity number NIC109929 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-07-24) £1,107,367 ## What does The ARN Foundation do? 3.1 The Charity’s objects (the ‘Objects’) are specifically restricted to the following: 3.1.1 to support charitable bodies with the purposes of advancing health or saving of lives, and the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision of grants; and 3.1.2 to advance such general charitable purposes (according to the laws of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland) as the trustees see fit from time to time. ## What causes is The ARN Foundation registered for? The advancement of health or the saving of livesThe relief of those in need by reason of youthage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The ARN Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The ARN Foundation 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=the-arn-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The ARN Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The ARN Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC109929) 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 The ARN Foundation's charity number? The ARN Foundation's charity number is NIC109929. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC109929? Search NIC109929 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 The ARN Foundation do? 3.1 The Charity’s objects (the ‘Objects’) are specifically restricted to the following: 3.1.1 to support charitable bodies with the purposes of advancing health or saving of lives, and the relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision of grants; and 3.1.2 to advance such general charitable purposes (according to the laws of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland) as the trustees see fit from time to time. Does The ARN Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The ARN Foundation. 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 The ARN Foundation? The ARN Foundation 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=109929&subId=0).