Charity Regulation
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has now commenced compulsory registration of charities. We provide the sector with the most up to date information on the key changes in charity regulation. For the latest on new charity regulations and a history of recent charity law reform in NI, please see our dedicated charity regulation webpage.
Useful legislation and governance links
20 Sep 2014Denise Copeland Governance and Charity AdviceGovernance, Charity Regulation
Links to public bodies, legislation and online resources dealing with relevant regulations and governance.
Viewfinder 16
24 Apr 2014Andrea Thornbury ResearchViewfinder (Research), Charity Regulation, Open Data, Funding
This viewfinder survey focuses on prompt payment for grant claims, charity registration, open data and the role of media in influencing public opinion
The Charity Commission endorses Code of Good Governance
14 Apr 2014Denise Copeland Governance and Charity AdviceGovernance, Charity Regulation
The revised Code of Good Governance was launched for consultation by the Developing Governance Group (DGG) at a seminar on Thursday, 10 April 2014.
Charitable Status
14 Apr 2014Denise Copeland Governance and Charity AdviceGovernance Advice Notes, Charity Regulation
This article will answer the key question - how do I get charitable status for my organisation?
Charity Commission Publishes Online Registration Tutorial
11 Apr 2014Denise Copeland Governance and Charity Advice, Charity RegulationCharity Regulation
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has published a new, online registration tutorial to assist organisations applying to register as a Northern Ireland charity.
Interim Reporting Requirements
1 Apr 2014Denise Copeland Governance and Charity Advice, Charity RegulationCharity Regulation
The Charity Commission has launched its interim reporting requirements for those charities that have registered with the Commission.
Charity Regulation and Good Governance Roadshow
20 Mar 2014Denise Copeland Governance and Charity Advice, Developing Governance GroupCharity Regulation
Now that the Charity Commission has established the register of charities, and has its powers of investigation and enforcement, what does this mean in practice for charities on the ground?
NICVA becomes one of first registered charities
16 Dec 2013Denise Copeland Governance and Charity Advice, Charity RegulationCharity Regulation
NICVA has become one of the first registered charities in Northern Ireland.
Register of Charities Established
13 Dec 2013Denise Copeland Governance and Charity Advice, Charity RegulationCharity Regulation
The Charity Commission established the Register of Charities in December 2013 and has now begun the formal process of registering charities in Northern Ireland.
Response on The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s Interim Reporting Requirements Consultation
10 Dec 2013Denise Copeland Policy, Governance and Charity Advice, Charity RegulationCharity Regulation
This is NICVA's response to the Charity Commission's Interim Reporting Requirements consultation.
