--- title: "The Barn Animal Rescue — check charity number NIC106152 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Barn Animal Rescue a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC106152. The advancement of animal welfare charity based in Newtownards. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-barn-animal-rescue retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:11:39.938Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Barn Animal Rescue is a registered charity (number NIC106152) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £123,240 (year ending 2020-12-31). 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 The Barn Animal Rescue? Registered charity number NIC106152 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Newtownards Latest income (year ending 2020-12-31) £123,240 ## What does The Barn Animal Rescue do? The Barn Animal Rescue (‘The Barn’ henceforth) is set up to provide a service to the general public so that anyone within our geographical area of operation may call upon The Barn to provide physical assistance or advice in relation to the welfare of abandoned or unwanted companion animals, namely cats and dogs but occasionally other small companion animals such as rabbits or hamsters etc. ## What causes is The Barn Animal Rescue registered for? The advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Barn Animal Rescue yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Barn Animal Rescue 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-barn-animal-rescue&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Barn Animal Rescue a legitimate charity? Yes. The Barn Animal Rescue is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC106152) 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 Barn Animal Rescue's charity number? The Barn Animal Rescue's charity number is NIC106152. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC106152? Search NIC106152 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 Barn Animal Rescue do? The Barn Animal Rescue (‘The Barn’ henceforth) is set up to provide a service to the general public so that anyone within our geographical area of operation may call upon The Barn to provide physical assistance or advice in relation to the welfare of abandoned or unwanted companion animals, namely cats and dogs but occasionally other small companion animals such as rabbits or hamsters etc. Does The Barn Animal Rescue have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Barn Animal Rescue. 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 Barn Animal Rescue? The Barn Animal Rescue 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=106152&subId=0).