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.
Gambling review update 2016
22 Feb 2016Denise Copeland Governance and Charity AdviceGovernance, Policy, Charity Regulation, Fundraising
In 2011, the Department for Social Development launched a public consultation on the Future Regulation of Gambling in Northern Ireland.
The Charity Commission endorses the revised Code of Good Governance
29 Jan 2016Denise Copeland Developing Governance Group, Governance and Charity AdviceGovernance, Charity Regulation
The revised Code of Good Governance was launched today by the Developing Governance Group at a seminar hosted by NICVA.
Draft accounting and reporting guidance consultation
22 Dec 2015Denise Copeland Charity RegulationCharity Regulation, Governance, Finance
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has launched its draft accounting and reporting guidance for consultation which also includes Directions for independent examiners.
New charity accounting and reporting legislation
7 Dec 2015Denise Copeland Charity RegulationCharity Regulation, Governance
The Department for Social Development (DSD) has made new legislation which will cover the accounting and reporting requirements for all registered charities in Northern Ireland.
NICVA response on the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (NI) 2015
16 Oct 2015Denise Copeland Charity RegulationCharity Regulation, Governance
NICVA has submitted its response to DSD on the charities accounting and reporting consultation and is urging all organisations to do the same.
Proposed new accounting regulations will affect ALL charities
14 Sep 2015Denise Copeland Charity RegulationCharity Regulation, Policy
New rules for the accounting, audit and reporting of all charities are currently being consulted on. These proposed new rules will have an impact on every charity, especially small to medium sized charities.
The Charity Commission values your opinion
27 Aug 2015Denise Copeland Charity RegulationGovernance, Charity Regulation
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is currently consulting on its proposed strategic plan and will be hosting its first public meeting.
New equality guidance for charities
26 Jun 2015Denise Copeland Governance and Charity Advice, Charity RegulationGovernance, Charity Regulation
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has published new guidance to support charities in understanding the complexities of equality legislation as it may apply to them.
Consultation on Draft Equality Guidance for Charities in Northern Ireland
18 Feb 2015Denise Copeland Charity Regulation, Governance and Charity AdviceGovernance, Policy, Charity Regulation
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is currently consulting on its draft equality guidance for charities.
Revised Code of Good Governance update
29 Jan 2015Denise Copeland Developing Governance Group, Governance and Charity AdviceGovernance, Charity Regulation
The revised Code of Good Governance was launched for consultation on 10 April 2014 by the Developing Governance Group, funding is currently being sought to officially launch the revised Code and revamp its associated resources.
