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Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited

A2 The association is formed for the benefit of the community. Its objects shall be to carry on for the benefit of the community: A2.1 the business of providing housing, accommodation, assistance to help house people and associated facilities and amenities for the prevention or relief of poverty or for those by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage A2.2 any other charitable object under the law of Northern Ireland that can be carried out by an Industrial and Provident Society registered as a housing association by the Department The prevention or relief of poverty,The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage,Other charitable purposes Ethnic …

Founded
Headquarters
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Foundation type
Unincorporated Association

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · ccni (FY2025)
£0.84
Program£0.84
84% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 53 is below most of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited is a registered health nonprofit based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is NIC104547. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £8M in annual revenue.

Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited's official registration number is NIC104547, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited is located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited has £8M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as an Unincorporated Association. It has £8M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 96%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

A2 The association is formed for the benefit of the community. Its objects shall be to carry on for the benefit of the community: A2.1 the business of providing housing, accommodation, assistance to help house people and associated facilities and amenities for the prevention or relief of poverty or for those by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage A2.2 any other charitable object under the law of Northern Ireland that can be carried out by an Industrial and Provident Society registered as a housing association by the Department The prevention or relief of poverty,The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age... Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £8M is well above the peer average of £1M.

Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is NIC104547.

You can verify Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited is based in Belfast in Northern Ireland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited was first registered in 2016, making it approximately 10 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
84% to programs
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Filing history

1 year on file from ccni (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
41
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£8.0M revenue
FY2025
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health this charity 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2016
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited

What is Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited?
Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited is a health unincorporated association based in Belfast, United Kingdom. A2 The association is formed for the benefit of the community. Its objects shall be to carry on for the benefit of the community: A2.1 the business of providing housing, accommodation, assistance to help house people and associated facilities and amenities for the prevention or relief of poverty or for those by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage A2.2 any other charitable object under the law of Northern Ireland that can be carried out by an Industrial and Provident Society registered as a housing association by the Department The prevention or relief of poverty,The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage,Other charitable purposes Ethnic minorities,General public,Homelessness,Learning disabilities,Mental health,Older people,Physical disabilities,Tenants Accommodation/housing,Advice/advocacy/information,Counselling/support,Environment/sustainable development/conservation,Relief of poverty,Rural development,Urban development
When was Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited founded?
Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited was founded in 2016.
Where is Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited located?
Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited trustworthy?
Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited's registration number?
Registration: NIC104547 (United Kingdom).
What is Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited's website?
https://www.arkhousing.co.uk
Are donations to Ark Housing Association Northern Ireland Limited tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.