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title: "The Northern Ireland Bat Group — check charity number NIC103233 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Northern Ireland Bat Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103233. The advancement of environmental protection or improvement charity based in Holywood. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-northern-ireland-bat-group
retrieved: 2026-08-27T03:51:09.488Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Northern Ireland Bat Group is a registered charity (number NIC103233) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of environmental protection or improvement; the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £2,651 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Northern Ireland Bat Group?

Registered charity number

NIC103233

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Constitution

Location

Holywood

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£2,651

Website

[bats-ni.org.uk](http://bats-ni.org.uk/)

## What does The Northern Ireland Bat Group do?

The purpose of The Northern Ireland Bat Group is to promote interest in and knowledge of bats and to protect the interests of bats.

## What causes is The Northern Ireland Bat Group registered for?

The advancement of environmental protection or improvementThe advancement of animal welfare

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Northern Ireland Bat Group yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Northern Ireland Bat Group 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://bats-ni.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Northern Ireland Bat Group a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Northern Ireland Bat Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103233) 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 Northern Ireland Bat Group's charity number?

The Northern Ireland Bat Group's charity number is NIC103233. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC103233?

Search NIC103233 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 Northern Ireland Bat Group do?

The purpose of The Northern Ireland Bat Group is to promote interest in and knowledge of bats and to protect the interests of bats.

Does The Northern Ireland Bat Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Northern Ireland Bat Group. 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 Northern Ireland Bat Group?

The Northern Ireland Bat Group's website is http://bats-ni.org.uk/ — 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=103233&subId=0).