--- title: "The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary — check charity number NIC104594 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC104594. The advancement of education 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-friends-of-assisi-animal-sanctuary retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:37:30.681Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary is a registered charity (number NIC104594) 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 animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £1,738,644 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary? Registered charity number NIC104594 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location County Down Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,738,644 Website [www.assisi-ni.org](http://www.assisi-ni.org/) ## What does The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary do? The charity's objects are specifically restricted to the advancement of animal welfare and the advancement of education in matters pertaining to animal welfare, care and treatment for the benefit of the public in Northern Ireland and its environs of the Republic of Ireland (hereinafter called the "area of benefit") by associating the statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to: (a) relieve suffering and distress and maltreatment of stray, neglected, unwanted or vulnerable animals who are in need of care and protection by the provision of a rescue… ## What causes is The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary 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-friends-of-assisi-animal-sanctuary&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.assisi-ni.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC104594) 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 Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary's charity number? The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary's charity number is NIC104594. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC104594? Search NIC104594 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 Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary do? The charity's objects are specifically restricted to the advancement of animal welfare and the advancement of education in matters pertaining to animal welfare, care and treatment for the benefit of the public in Northern Ireland and its environs of the Republic of Ireland (hereinafter called the "area of benefit") by associating the statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to: (a) relieve suffering and distress and maltreatment of stray, neglected, unwanted or vulnerable animals who are in need of care and protection by the provision of a rescue… Does The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary. 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 Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary? The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary's website is http://www.assisi-ni.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=104594&subId=0).