--- title: "The Pennwood Charitable Trust — check charity number NIC108742 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Pennwood Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC108742. The prevention or relief of poverty 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-pennwood-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T15:50:24.634Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Pennwood Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number NIC108742) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. 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 Pennwood Charitable Trust? Registered charity number NIC108742 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Deed or Declaration of Trust Location Belfast ## What does The Pennwood Charitable Trust do? Advancement of Education This charitable trust is created for the purpose of helping young people who wish to advance their education for the public benefit but do not have the financial means to do so as they are living in poverty or do not have access to education or training. This purpose will be achieved by making grants, awards and providing a space for young people to go to receive support, advice and training in the community. Advancement of Religion This charitable trust will promote Christianity both in Northern Ireland and throughout the world. This purpose will be achieved by fin… ## What causes is The Pennwood Charitable Trust registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Pennwood Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Pennwood Charitable 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-pennwood-charitable-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Pennwood Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Pennwood Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC108742) 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 Pennwood Charitable Trust's charity number? The Pennwood Charitable Trust's charity number is NIC108742. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC108742? Search NIC108742 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 Pennwood Charitable Trust do? Advancement of Education This charitable trust is created for the purpose of helping young people who wish to advance their education for the public benefit but do not have the financial means to do so as they are living in poverty or do not have access to education or training. This purpose will be achieved by making grants, awards and providing a space for young people to go to receive support, advice and training in the community. Advancement of Religion This charitable trust will promote Christianity both in Northern Ireland and throughout the world. This purpose will be achieved by fin… Does The Pennwood Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Pennwood Charitable 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 Pennwood Charitable Trust? The Pennwood Charitable Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official CCNI entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=108742&subId=0).