--- title: "The Esme Mitchell Trust — check charity number NIC101659 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Esme Mitchell Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101659. The prevention or relief of poverty 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-esme-mitchell-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:04:04.090Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Esme Mitchell Trust is a registered charity (number NIC101659) 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 religion; the advancement of health or the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £272,910 (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 Esme Mitchell Trust? Registered charity number NIC101659 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £272,910 ## What does The Esme Mitchell Trust do? "The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the income thereof (subject only to any express conditions imposed by any donor or testator) UPON TRUST to pay or apply the whole thereof to or towards or for the benefit or in furtherance of such charitable purposes charitable institutions or charitable foundations in the Scheduled Territories" ## What causes is The Esme Mitchell Trust registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of religionThe advancement of health or the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Esme Mitchell Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Esme Mitchell 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-esme-mitchell-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Esme Mitchell Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Esme Mitchell Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101659) 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 Esme Mitchell Trust's charity number? The Esme Mitchell Trust's charity number is NIC101659. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101659? Search NIC101659 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 Esme Mitchell Trust do? "The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and the income thereof (subject only to any express conditions imposed by any donor or testator) UPON TRUST to pay or apply the whole thereof to or towards or for the benefit or in furtherance of such charitable purposes charitable institutions or charitable foundations in the Scheduled Territories" Does The Esme Mitchell Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Esme Mitchell 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 Esme Mitchell Trust? The Esme Mitchell 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=101659&subId=0).