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County Antrim, Northern Ireland Reg: NIC103226 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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53
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Extern Group

The charity’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the following: (1) To advance mutual understanding, respect and practical co-operation by promoting best practice in the provision of services in response to the assessed needs of children, adults, families and communities, in order to promote social inclusion and reduce the incidence of anti-social and criminal behaviour affecting people of the United Kingdom and Ireland. (2) Nothing in these articles shall authorise an application of the property of the charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 2 of the Charities Act. The advancement of citizenship or community development Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse),Adult training,Asylum seekers/refuge­es,Children (5-13 year olds),Community safety/crime prevention,Ethnic minorities,Ex-­offenders and prisoners,General public,Homeles­sness,Interfac­e communities,Mental health,Travell­ers,Unemployed­/low income,Voluntary and community sector,Volunte­ers,Youth …

Founded
Headquarters
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar community development in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 92%
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)
£1.00
Program£1.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (92%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Extern Group with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 9,257 community development charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 53 is below most of the 10,748 community development 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 91% 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

Extern Group is a registered community development nonprofit based in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is NIC103226. 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 £24M in annual revenue.

Extern Group's official registration number is NIC103226, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Extern Group 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 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Extern Group is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Extern Group has £24M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 92% for community development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £271K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Extern Group is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £24M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Extern Group is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 92%). 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.

The charity’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the following: (1) To advance mutual understanding, respect and practical co-operation by promoting best practice in the provision of services in response to the assessed needs of children, adults, families and communities, in order to promote social inclusion and reduce the incidence of anti-social and criminal behaviour affecting people of the United Kingdom and Ireland. (2) Nothing in these articles shall authorise an application of the property of the charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 2 of the Charities Act. The advancement of citizenship or community development Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse),Adult training,Asylum seekers/refugees,Children (5-13 year olds),Community safety/crime prevention,Ethnic... Extern Group is classified as a community development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among community development charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of £24M is well above the peer average of £271K.

Extern Group is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is NIC103226.

You can verify Extern Group 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. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). 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 Extern Group 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 Extern Group 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.

Extern Group is based in County Antrim 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.

Extern Group was first registered in 2015, making it approximately 11 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
£10M-£100M
100% to programs
Source: ccni (FY2025) why this matters
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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
510
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£24.4M revenue
FY2025
CCNI

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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 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development this charity 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 · 2015
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 Extern Group

What is Extern Group?
Extern Group is a community development charitable company based in County Antrim, United Kingdom. The charity’s objects (“Objects”) are specifically restricted to the following: (1) To advance mutual understanding, respect and practical co-operation by promoting best practice in the provision of services in response to the assessed needs of children, adults, families and communities, in order to promote social inclusion and reduce the incidence of anti-social and criminal behaviour affecting people of the United Kingdom and Ireland. (2) Nothing in these articles shall authorise an application of the property of the charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 2 of the Charities Act. The advancement of citizenship or community development Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse),Adult training,Asylum seekers/refugees,Children (5-13 year olds),Community safety/crime prevention,Ethnic minorities,Ex-offenders and prisoners,General public,Homelessness,Interface communities,Mental health,Travellers,Unemployed/low income,Voluntary and community sector,Volunteers,Youth (14-25 year olds) Accommodation/housing,Community development,Community enterprise,Counselling/support,Criminal justice,Cross-border/cross-community,Disability,Economic development,Education/training,General charitable purposes,Relief of poverty,Volunteer development,Welfare/benevolent,Youth development
When was Extern Group founded?
Extern Group was founded in 2015.
Where is Extern Group located?
Headquartered in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is Extern Group's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Extern Group trustworthy?
Extern Group 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 Extern Group's registration number?
Registration: NIC103226 (United Kingdom).
What is Extern Group's website?
https://www.extern.org
Are donations to Extern Group 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.