--- title: "The Black Box Trust — check charity number NIC100983 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Black Box Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100983. 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/the-black-box-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:37:40.843Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Black Box Trust is a registered charity (number NIC100983) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts. Its latest reported income was £719,228 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Black Box Trust? Registered charity number NIC100983 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £719,228 Website [www.blackboxbelfast.com](http://www.blackboxbelfast.com/) ## What does The Black Box Trust do? The Charity’s Objects are specifically restricted to the following: 3.1.1 to provide a cultural space within the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast to advance arts, culture and sciences and promote the public’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of these purposes by providing facilities, venues, services and staff and by developing and establishing programmes for live music, theatre, literature, comedy, film, visual, abstract, conceptual and performance art amongst others; 3.1.2 to advance citizenship and community development by supporting social and community infrastructure, promoting s… ## What causes is The Black Box Trust registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe advancement of the arts ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Black Box Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Black Box Trust 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-black-box-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.blackboxbelfast.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Black Box Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Black Box Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100983) 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 Black Box Trust's charity number? The Black Box Trust's charity number is NIC100983. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100983? Search NIC100983 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 Black Box Trust do? The Charity’s Objects are specifically restricted to the following: 3.1.1 to provide a cultural space within the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast to advance arts, culture and sciences and promote the public’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of these purposes by providing facilities, venues, services and staff and by developing and establishing programmes for live music, theatre, literature, comedy, film, visual, abstract, conceptual and performance art amongst others; 3.1.2 to advance citizenship and community development by supporting social and community infrastructure, promoting s… Does The Black Box Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Black Box Trust. 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 Black Box Trust? The Black Box Trust's website is http://www.blackboxbelfast.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=100983&subId=0).