--- title: "The Somme Association — check charity number NIC105286 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Somme Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC105286. 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-somme-association retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:54:02.917Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Somme Association is a registered charity (number NIC105286) 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. Its latest reported income was £256,439 (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 Somme Association? Registered charity number NIC105286 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location County Down Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £256,439 Website [www.sommeassociation.com](http://www.sommeassociation.com/) ## What does The Somme Association do? The purpose of The Somme Association is to advance the education of the public in the history of the Irish Home Rule Crises, and the contribution made by the Irish Soldier in international conflicts. ## What causes is The Somme Association registered for? The advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Somme Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Somme Association 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-somme-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sommeassociation.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Somme Association a legitimate charity? Yes. The Somme Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC105286) 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 Somme Association's charity number? The Somme Association's charity number is NIC105286. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC105286? Search NIC105286 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 Somme Association do? The purpose of The Somme Association is to advance the education of the public in the history of the Irish Home Rule Crises, and the contribution made by the Irish Soldier in international conflicts. Does The Somme Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Somme Association. 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 Somme Association? The Somme Association's website is http://www.sommeassociation.com — 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=105286&subId=0).