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Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre

The Company’s objects are specifically restricted to the advancement of community development, the advancement of education and the development of children, the relief of poverty, sickness and the aged and the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants and in particular but not exclusively children under statutory school age (under the age of 5) (hereinafter called “the beneficiaries”) of the Ballysally estate area of Coleraine and its environs within County Londonderry (hereinafter described as "the area of benefit") without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation …

Founded
Headquarters
County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 98%
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

  • Its integrity score of 53 is below most of the 87,708 education 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 78% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre is a registered education nonprofit based in County Londonderry, 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 NIC103600. 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 £499K in annual revenue.

Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre's official registration number is NIC103600, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre 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 education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre is located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre has £499K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £499K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre 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 98%). 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 Company’s objects are specifically restricted to the advancement of community development, the advancement of education and the development of children, the relief of poverty, sickness and the aged and the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants and in particular but not exclusively children under statutory school age (under the age of 5) (hereinafter called “the beneficiaries”) of the Ballysally estate area of Coleraine and its environs within County Londonderry (hereinafter described as "the area of benefit") without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to... Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £499K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre 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 NIC103600.

You can verify Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre 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 Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre 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 Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre 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.

Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre is based in County Londonderry 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.

Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre 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
£100K-£1M
100% to programs
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.5M 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 this charity 87,646
Health 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 · 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 Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre

What is Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre?
Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre is a education charitable company based in County Londonderry, United Kingdom. The Company’s objects are specifically restricted to the advancement of community development, the advancement of education and the development of children, the relief of poverty, sickness and the aged and the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants and in particular but not exclusively children under statutory school age (under the age of 5) (hereinafter called “the beneficiaries”) of the Ballysally estate area of Coleraine and its environs within County Londonderry (hereinafter described as "the area of benefit") without distinction of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure-time occupation, with the object of fostering a community spirit and improving the conditions of life for the benefit of the inhabitants and in particular to: (a) the provision, maintenance and management of a community educational resource centre and facility for the use of the inhabitants for activities promoted or facilitated by the Company including use for meetings, lectures, classes and other forms of recreational and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants; (b) to advance education and the development of children through the provision of high quality and affordable childcare, development and play facilities and facilities for the recreation and education of children out-of-school hours and during school holidays and, in addition, to provide care and educational development to those children under statutory school age in the interests of social welfare so as to develop their physical, mental and emotional capacities; (c) to promote or assist in the promotion, facilitation and organisation of community capacity building programmes and projects for the benefit of the inhabitants within the area of benefit who have need of such assistance as a result of their youth, age, disability or infirmity, or social and economic circumstances, in an effort to increase the abilities, skills and self-confidence of such inhabitants; (d) to provide training for parents and carers of children in child development, family learning, parenting and other appropriate subjects; (e) to relieve unemployment through the provision of high quality and affordable childcare, training, learning and employment initiatives; (f) to advance any other exclusively charitable purpose as the directors, may from time to time, decide in accordance with the law of charity. The advancement of education,The advancement of citizenship or community development Adult training,General public,Men,Mental health,Parents,Preschool (0-5 year olds),Specific areas of deprivation,Unemployed/low income,Volunteers,Women Community development,Education/training,Playgroup/after schools
When was Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre founded?
Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre was founded in 2015.
Where is Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre located?
Headquartered in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre trustworthy?
Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre 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 Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre's registration number?
Registration: NIC103600 (United Kingdom).
What is Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre's website?
https://www.focusonfamily.org.uk
Are donations to Focus on Family Nurturing & Development Centre 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.