--- title: "Volunteer Now — check charity number NIC101309 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Volunteer Now a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC101309. The advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Belfast. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/volunteer-now retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:51:21.346Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Volunteer Now is a registered charity (number NIC101309) on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £3,691,482 (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 Volunteer Now? Registered charity number NIC101309 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,691,482 Website [www.volunteernow.co.uk](http://www.volunteernow.co.uk/) ## What does Volunteer Now do? The Objects of the Charity are: To advance citizenship or community development for the public benefit by promoting and supporting volunteering and in furtherance of that Object: To promote, inform and raise awareness of volunteering; To support and enable people through active citizenship, to contribute to issues which affect their lives and the communities in which they live; To facilitate and improve the participation by groups and individuals who tend to be under represented through the encouragement of voluntary activity; To develop innovative models and projects that enable individ… ## What causes is Volunteer Now registered for? The advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Volunteer Now yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Volunteer Now 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=volunteer-now&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.volunteernow.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Volunteer Now a legitimate charity? Yes. Volunteer Now is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC101309) 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 Volunteer Now's charity number? Volunteer Now's charity number is NIC101309. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC101309? Search NIC101309 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 Volunteer Now do? The Objects of the Charity are: To advance citizenship or community development for the public benefit by promoting and supporting volunteering and in furtherance of that Object: To promote, inform and raise awareness of volunteering; To support and enable people through active citizenship, to contribute to issues which affect their lives and the communities in which they live; To facilitate and improve the participation by groups and individuals who tend to be under represented through the encouragement of voluntary activity; To develop innovative models and projects that enable individ… Does Volunteer Now have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Volunteer Now. 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 Volunteer Now? Volunteer Now's website is http://www.volunteernow.co.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=101309&subId=0).