--- title: "The Follies Trust — check charity number NIC101116 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Follies Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101116. 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-follies-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T15:21:13.711Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Follies Trust is a registered charity (number NIC101116) 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 the arts; culture. Its latest reported income was £48,261 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Follies Trust? Registered charity number NIC101116 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £48,261 Website [www.follies-trust.org](http://www.follies-trust.org/) ## What does The Follies Trust do? The company's objects are, for the public benefit, by all charitable means: To secure: the preservation and protection throughout the island of Ireland of - mausoleums and monuments follies grottoes garden buildings and ruins other buildings or structures of particualr beauty or of historic environmental architectural industrial or constructional merit or interest and other sites or places of historic interest or particular beauty and the restoration renovation and conservation of buildings gardens parkland planned landscapes woodlands and other open spaces or land related to any of the fore… ## What causes is The Follies Trust registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of the artsculture ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Follies Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Follies 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-follies-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.follies-trust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Follies Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Follies Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101116) 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 Follies Trust's charity number? The Follies Trust's charity number is NIC101116. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101116? Search NIC101116 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 Follies Trust do? The company's objects are, for the public benefit, by all charitable means: To secure: the preservation and protection throughout the island of Ireland of - mausoleums and monuments follies grottoes garden buildings and ruins other buildings or structures of particualr beauty or of historic environmental architectural industrial or constructional merit or interest and other sites or places of historic interest or particular beauty and the restoration renovation and conservation of buildings gardens parkland planned landscapes woodlands and other open spaces or land related to any of the fore… Does The Follies Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Follies 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 Follies Trust? The Follies Trust's website is http://www.follies-trust.org — 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=101116&subId=0).