--- title: "Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited — check charity number NIC103612 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number NIC103612. 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/youth-hostel-association-of-northern-ireland-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:40:08.456Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited is a registered charity (number NIC103612) 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; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £853,414 (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 Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited? Registered charity number NIC103612 Status Registered (active) Charity type Memorandum and Articles Location Belfast Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £853,414 Website [www.hini.org.uk](http://www.hini.org.uk/) ## What does Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited do? The Company's objects, as stated in its Memorandum of Association, are: (a) to advance the education of the public, particularly but not exclusively young people, in the protection and conservation of the countryside; (b) in the interests of social welfare, to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation, particularly youth hostels or other suitable accommodation for the public, with the intention of improving their conditions of life. ## What causes is Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited registered for? The advancement of educationOther charitable purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland 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? 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=youth-hostel-association-of-northern-ireland-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hini.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number NIC103612) 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 Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited's charity number? Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited's charity number is NIC103612. Check that number on the CCNI register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number NIC103612? Search NIC103612 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 Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited do? The Company's objects, as stated in its Memorandum of Association, are: (a) to advance the education of the public, particularly but not exclusively young people, in the protection and conservation of the countryside; (b) in the interests of social welfare, to provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation, particularly youth hostels or other suitable accommodation for the public, with the intention of improving their conditions of life. Does Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland 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 Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited? Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland Limited's website is http://www.hini.org.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=103612&subId=0).