--- title: "The Breakthrough Trust — check charity number NIC103453 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Breakthrough Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103453. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in County Down. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-breakthrough-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:08:57.427Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Breakthrough Trust is a registered charity (number NIC103453) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £26,647 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Breakthrough Trust? Registered charity number NIC103453 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust Location County Down Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £26,647 ## What does The Breakthrough Trust do? The Trustees shall stand possessed of all monies received whether by way of subscription, donation, bequest or otherwise upon the following trusts, that is to say: (a) To pay thereout all necessary costs, charges and expenses which they may properly incur in administering the trusts declared by these presents and subject thereto. (b) To pay, apply or appropriate the whole of the said monies to charitable purposes without geographical restrictions so that the time manner and head or heads under which the payment, application or appropriation of the said monies shall be made a… ## What causes is The Breakthrough Trust registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Breakthrough Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Breakthrough 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-breakthrough-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Breakthrough Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Breakthrough Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103453) 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 Breakthrough Trust's charity number? The Breakthrough Trust's charity number is NIC103453. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC103453? Search NIC103453 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 Breakthrough Trust do? The Trustees shall stand possessed of all monies received whether by way of subscription, donation, bequest or otherwise upon the following trusts, that is to say: (a) To pay thereout all necessary costs, charges and expenses which they may properly incur in administering the trusts declared by these presents and subject thereto. (b) To pay, apply or appropriate the whole of the said monies to charitable purposes without geographical restrictions so that the time manner and head or heads under which the payment, application or appropriation of the said monies shall be made a… Does The Breakthrough Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Breakthrough 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 Breakthrough Trust? The Breakthrough Trust 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=103453&subId=0).