--- title: "Walking Free — check charity number NIC107118 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Walking Free a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC107118. The prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Banbridge. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/walking-free retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:53:56.567Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Walking Free is a registered charity (number NIC107118) 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 health or the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £106,377 (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 Walking Free? Registered charity number NIC107118 Status Registered (active) Charity type Constitution Location Banbridge Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £106,377 Website [www.walkingfree.org](http://www.walkingfree.org/) ## What does Walking Free do? The purposes of the charity are: • to relieve the needs of people who are lost and hurting in society locally, nationally and Internationally, in particular those suffering from life controlling issues such as drug and alcohol addiction, and assist them in their spiritual, physical, educational and emotional journey to freedom and to a life of meaning, purpose and productivity. • to relieve suffering and promote the well-being of those people and their families in the area of benefit (Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales) who are suffering or experiencing ment… ## What causes is Walking Free registered for? The prevention or relief of povertyThe advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Walking Free yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Walking Free 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=walking-free&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.walkingfree.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Walking Free a legitimate charity? Yes. Walking Free is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC107118) 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 Walking Free's charity number? Walking Free's charity number is NIC107118. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC107118? Search NIC107118 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 Walking Free do? The purposes of the charity are: • to relieve the needs of people who are lost and hurting in society locally, nationally and Internationally, in particular those suffering from life controlling issues such as drug and alcohol addiction, and assist them in their spiritual, physical, educational and emotional journey to freedom and to a life of meaning, purpose and productivity. • to relieve suffering and promote the well-being of those people and their families in the area of benefit (Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales) who are suffering or experiencing ment… Does Walking Free have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Walking Free. 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 Walking Free? Walking Free's website is http://www.walkingfree.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=107118&subId=0).