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title: "War on Want (NI) Limited — check charity number NIC102154 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is War on Want (NI) Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC102154. 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/war-on-want-ni-limited
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:03:31.497Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

War on Want (NI) Limited is a registered charity (number NIC102154) 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 relief of those in need by reason of youth; age. Its latest reported income was £487,827 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 War on Want (NI) Limited?

Registered charity number

NIC102154

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Memorandum and Articles

Location

Belfast

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£487,827

Website

[www.selfhelpafrica.org](http://www.selfhelpafrica.org/)

## What does War on Want (NI) Limited do?

To relieve poverty, distress and suffering in any part of the world (including disease, sickness or any mental or physical disability) and whether arising from any public calamity or otherwise. To provide medical care, advice and treatment for poor persons including poor expectant mothers. To conduct research into causes and ways of relieving poverty, disease, sickness and mental and physical disability and to publish findings by lectures, meetings, films, books, exhibitions and otherwise, particularly in schools and universities in order to educate the public.

## What causes is War on Want (NI) Limited registered for?

The prevention or relief of povertyThe relief of those in need by reason of youthage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for War on Want (NI) Limited yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. War on Want (NI) Limited 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is War on Want (NI) Limited a legitimate charity?

Yes. War on Want (NI) Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC102154) 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 War on Want (NI) Limited's charity number?

War on Want (NI) Limited's charity number is NIC102154. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC102154?

Search NIC102154 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 War on Want (NI) Limited do?

To relieve poverty, distress and suffering in any part of the world (including disease, sickness or any mental or physical disability) and whether arising from any public calamity or otherwise. To provide medical care, advice and treatment for poor persons including poor expectant mothers. To conduct research into causes and ways of relieving poverty, disease, sickness and mental and physical disability and to publish findings by lectures, meetings, films, books, exhibitions and otherwise, particularly in schools and universities in order to educate the public.

Does War on Want (NI) Limited have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for War on Want (NI) Limited. 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 War on Want (NI) Limited?

War on Want (NI) Limited's website is http://www.selfhelpafrica.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=102154&subId=0).