--- title: "The Birches Cosy Club — check charity number NIC101621 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Birches Cosy Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101621. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in County Armagh. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-birches-cosy-club retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:44:00.301Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Birches Cosy Club is a registered charity (number NIC101621) 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 health or the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £18,363 (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 The Birches Cosy Club? Registered charity number NIC101621 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location County Armagh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £18,363 ## What does The Birches Cosy Club do? The purpose of the Club is to improve the general lifestyle and environment of the Community through Educational, Recreational and Social gatherings, so that members can meet to enjoy general discussion, social interaction, entertainments, etc. In order to do this we shall: • secure charitable status and to establish a cross community focus group of older people across the Birches area. • act as a ‘voice’ for older people in this area, enabling them to speak on their own behalf. • develop and enhance links between older people’s groups, through sharing ideas and experiences. ## What causes is The Birches Cosy Club registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Birches Cosy Club yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Birches Cosy Club 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-birches-cosy-club&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Birches Cosy Club a legitimate charity? Yes. The Birches Cosy Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101621) 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 Birches Cosy Club's charity number? The Birches Cosy Club's charity number is NIC101621. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101621? Search NIC101621 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 Birches Cosy Club do? The purpose of the Club is to improve the general lifestyle and environment of the Community through Educational, Recreational and Social gatherings, so that members can meet to enjoy general discussion, social interaction, entertainments, etc. In order to do this we shall: • secure charitable status and to establish a cross community focus group of older people across the Birches area. • act as a ‘voice’ for older people in this area, enabling them to speak on their own behalf. • develop and enhance links between older people’s groups, through sharing ideas and experiences. Does The Birches Cosy Club have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Birches Cosy Club. 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 Birches Cosy Club? The Birches Cosy Club 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=101621&subId=0).