--- title: "The Link Family and Community Centre — check charity number NIC101921 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Link Family and Community Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101921. 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-link-family-and-community-centre retrieved: 2026-08-26T19:00:56.899Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Link Family and Community Centre is a registered charity (number NIC101921) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of human rights. Its latest reported income was £327,576 (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 Link Family and Community Centre? Registered charity number NIC101921 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location County Down Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £327,576 Website [www.thelinkcentre.org](http://www.thelinkcentre.org/) ## What does The Link Family and Community Centre do? To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Newtownards and its environs without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, or political, religious or other opinion by associating with the statutory authorities, churches, voluntary and community organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to: (a) advance community development and, in particular, the promotion of the community and voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by providing support, information, services and facilities to churches and community and voluntary groups and encouraging such organisations to… ## What causes is The Link Family and Community Centre registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of citizenship or community developmentThe advancement of human rights ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Link Family and Community Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Link Family and Community Centre 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-link-family-and-community-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thelinkcentre.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Link Family and Community Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. The Link Family and Community Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101921) 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 Link Family and Community Centre's charity number? The Link Family and Community Centre's charity number is NIC101921. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101921? Search NIC101921 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 Link Family and Community Centre do? To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Newtownards and its environs without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, or political, religious or other opinion by associating with the statutory authorities, churches, voluntary and community organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to: (a) advance community development and, in particular, the promotion of the community and voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by providing support, information, services and facilities to churches and community and voluntary groups and encouraging such organisations to… Does The Link Family and Community Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Link Family and Community Centre. 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 Link Family and Community Centre? The Link Family and Community Centre's website is http://www.thelinkcentre.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=101921&subId=0).