An update from NICVA on the progress of the Charities Act (NI) 2008

27 Jul 2011     Last updated: 20 Jun 2014

In September 2008 the Charities Bill became the Charities Act (NI) 2008. NICVA has prepared a paper to explain the progress in the implementation of the Act's main provisions.

In September 2008, further to receipt of Royal Assent, the Charities Bill became the Charities Act (NI) 2008.  NICVA has prepared a paper which provides you with a brief explanation of progress of the implementation of the main provisions of the Act.

The main points of the paper, which you can download below, cover:

  • The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
  • The meaning of charitable purpose
  • The public benefit test
  • Registration of charities
  • Charity accounts, reports and returns
  • A charity tribunal
  • Charitable Incorporated Organisations
  • Charity trustees
  • Public charitable collections
  • Control of fundraising

Further Information

If you'd like any further information, please contact Denise McCann, Governance and Charity Advice Manager in NICVA, at [email protected]  or 028 9087 7777.

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland www.charitycommissionni.org.uk

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