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Cookstown, Northern Ireland Reg: NIC100009 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Rural Community Network NI

a) advance community development and citizenship by developing the knowledge and skills of members of socially and economically disadvantaged rural communities through capacity building, education and training in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society. b) challenge inequality and discrimination that exists in rural communities by undertaking activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds in order to improve community cohesion, promote human rights, encourage sharing and integration and promote the value of difference and diversity. c) highlight the issues of poverty and deprivation that exist in rural communities by undertaking and supporting research into factors that contribute to poverty and deprivation, seeking the …

Founded
Headquarters
Cookstown, 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.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · ccni (FY2025)
£1.00
Program£1.00
Administration£0.01
100% to programs beats the peer average (98%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Rural Community Network NI 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

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

Rural Community Network NI is a registered education nonprofit based in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is NIC100009. 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 £530K in annual revenue.

Rural Community Network NI's official registration number is NIC100009, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Rural Community Network NI 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.

Rural Community Network NI is located in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rural Community Network NI has £530K 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. Administrative costs account for 1% of expenses. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rural Community Network NI is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £530K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Rural Community Network NI 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.

a) advance community development and citizenship by developing the knowledge and skills of members of socially and economically disadvantaged rural communities through capacity building, education and training in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society. b) challenge inequality and discrimination that exists in rural communities by undertaking activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds in order to improve community cohesion, promote human rights, encourage sharing and integration and promote the value of difference and diversity. c) highlight the issues of poverty and deprivation that exist in rural communities by undertaking and supporting research... Rural Community Network NI is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2014.

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 £530K is comparable to the peer average of £994K.

Rural Community Network NI 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 NIC100009.

You can verify Rural Community Network NI 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 Rural Community Network NI 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 Rural Community Network NI 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.

Rural Community Network NI is based in Cookstown 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.

Rural Community Network NI was first registered in 2014, making it approximately 12 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

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

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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

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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 · 2014
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 Rural Community Network NI

What is Rural Community Network NI?
Rural Community Network NI is a education charitable company based in Cookstown, United Kingdom. a) advance community development and citizenship by developing the knowledge and skills of members of socially and economically disadvantaged rural communities through capacity building, education and training in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society. b) challenge inequality and discrimination that exists in rural communities by undertaking activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds in order to improve community cohesion, promote human rights, encourage sharing and integration and promote the value of difference and diversity. c) highlight the issues of poverty and deprivation that exist in rural communities by undertaking and supporting research into factors that contribute to poverty and deprivation, seeking the most appropriate ways to mitigate these and developing activities that will prevent and relieve poverty and deprivation. d) promote the sustainable development for the benefit of rural communities by - the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources; - the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and economically disadvantaged rural communities; - the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. e) promote such other charitable purposes, as may from time to time be determined. The prevention or relief of poverty,The advancement of education,The advancement of citizenship or community development,The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity,The advancement of environmental protection or improvement Adult training,Ethnic minorities,General public,Interface communities,Specific areas of deprivation,Unemployed/low income,Voluntary and community sector,Volunteers Advice/advocacy/information,Community development,Cross-border/cross-community,Education/training,Gender,Grant making,Human rights/equality,Relief of poverty,Research/evaluation,Rural development
When was Rural Community Network NI founded?
Rural Community Network NI was founded in 2014.
Where is Rural Community Network NI located?
Headquartered in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
What is Rural Community Network NI's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rural Community Network NI trustworthy?
Rural Community Network NI 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 Rural Community Network NI's registration number?
Registration: NIC100009 (United Kingdom).
What is Rural Community Network NI's website?
https://www.ruralcommunitynetwork.org
Are donations to Rural Community Network NI 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.