--- title: "The Edge — check charity number NIC100853 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Edge a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100853. The advancement of education charity based in Windmill Street. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-edge retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:54:35.567Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Edge is a registered charity (number NIC100853) 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 religion; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £97,802 (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 Edge? Registered charity number NIC100853 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Windmill Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £97,802 ## What does The Edge do? The Edge exists to advance Christianity, advance Education and promote the benefit of young people (primarily in the age band 13-25 years) in the area of Ballynahinch, to educate and assist such young people through their leisure time activities so to develop their mental, emotional, spiritual and physical capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved. ## What causes is The Edge registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of religionThe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Edge yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Edge 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-edge&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Edge a legitimate charity? Yes. The Edge is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100853) 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 Edge's charity number? The Edge's charity number is NIC100853. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC100853? Search NIC100853 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 Edge do? The Edge exists to advance Christianity, advance Education and promote the benefit of young people (primarily in the age band 13-25 years) in the area of Ballynahinch, to educate and assist such young people through their leisure time activities so to develop their mental, emotional, spiritual and physical capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved. Does The Edge have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Edge. 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 Edge? The Edge 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=100853&subId=0).