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title: "whowhatwherewhenwhy — check charity number NIC100112 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is whowhatwherewhenwhy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC100112. The advancement of education charity based in Belfast.. Official CCNI record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/whowhatwherewhenwhy
retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:07:04.323Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

whowhatwherewhenwhy is a registered charity (number NIC100112) 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; the advancement of health or the saving of lives; the advancement of the arts. Its latest reported income was £3,769,316 (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 whowhatwherewhenwhy?

Registered charity number

NIC100112

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Memorandum and Articles

Location

Belfast.

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£3,769,316

Website

[www.w5online.co.uk](http://www.w5online.co.uk/)

## What does whowhatwherewhenwhy do?

The Charity's object ( the "Objects") are to educate the public in, and promote their awareness, appreciation, and understanding of, art, history, science, the culture and way of life of people, the migration and settlement of people and in particular the heritage of Northern Ireland.

## What causes is whowhatwherewhenwhy registered for?

The advancement of educationThe advancement of health or the saving of livesThe advancement of the arts

## Why is there no Clarity Score for whowhatwherewhenwhy yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. whowhatwherewhenwhy 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.w5online.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is whowhatwherewhenwhy a legitimate charity?

Yes. whowhatwherewhenwhy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC100112) 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 whowhatwherewhenwhy's charity number?

whowhatwherewhenwhy's charity number is NIC100112. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number NIC100112?

Search NIC100112 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 whowhatwherewhenwhy do?

The Charity's object ( the "Objects") are to educate the public in, and promote their awareness, appreciation, and understanding of, art, history, science, the culture and way of life of people, the migration and settlement of people and in particular the heritage of Northern Ireland.

Does whowhatwherewhenwhy have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for whowhatwherewhenwhy. 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 whowhatwherewhenwhy?

whowhatwherewhenwhy's website is http://www.w5online.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=100112&subId=0).