--- title: "The McClay Foundation — check charity number NIC105839 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The McClay Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC105839. The advancement of education charity based in Craigavon. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-mcclay-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:02:42.090Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The McClay Foundation is a registered charity (number NIC105839) 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 education; the advancement of health or the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1,528,698 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 McClay Foundation? Registered charity number NIC105839 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Craigavon Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £1,528,698 Website [www.mcclayfoundation.org](http://www.mcclayfoundation.org/) ## What does The McClay Foundation do? 4 Objects The purposes of the Charity (the Objects) are: 4.1 The relief of poverty, unemployment and financial hardship by the generation and promotion of employment opportunities for the people of Northern Ireland; 4.2 The advancement of health and healthcare by the support and encouragement of research and innovation in the field of healthcare and allied technologies; 4.3 The advancement of health and wellbeing of all people and specifically those in poor communities to enable them to access and benefit from the latest advances in healthcare; 4.4 The prevention, control and cure o… ## What causes is The McClay Foundation registered for? The advancement of educationThe advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The McClay Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The McClay Foundation 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-mcclay-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mcclayfoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The McClay Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The McClay Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC105839) 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 McClay Foundation's charity number? The McClay Foundation's charity number is NIC105839. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC105839? Search NIC105839 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 McClay Foundation do? 4 Objects The purposes of the Charity (the Objects) are: 4.1 The relief of poverty, unemployment and financial hardship by the generation and promotion of employment opportunities for the people of Northern Ireland; 4.2 The advancement of health and healthcare by the support and encouragement of research and innovation in the field of healthcare and allied technologies; 4.3 The advancement of health and wellbeing of all people and specifically those in poor communities to enable them to access and benefit from the latest advances in healthcare; 4.4 The prevention, control and cure o… Does The McClay Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The McClay Foundation. 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 McClay Foundation? The McClay Foundation's website is http://www.mcclayfoundation.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=105839&subId=0).