Glossary of terms - charity jargon buster
Do you want to sort out your charity trustee from your holding trustee, your Gift Aid from Give as you Earn? The voluntary and community sector uses so many terms and abbreviations that the jargon can be confusing.
NICVA has prepared this glossary which contains over 50 words and terms explained in plain English that relate to governance in the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland.
Use this glossary to find definitions and explanations for terminology commonly used in the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland.
If you think that we've missed something important Contact John McCormick and we'll add it to the glossary of terms.
Download the glossary below.
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