The Department for Communities has opened a public consultation on a draft Bill to amend certain sections of the 2008 Charities Act. Consultation period 27 March to 24 April 2026
This seminar is to hear from our members on what they think about the proposed changes which includes:
- New powers for the Charity Commission
- Allowing the Department to prescribe the format and content of receipts and payments accounts, including the statement of assets and liabilities
- To introduce a simplified reporting framework for very small charities under £20,000 income and £100,000 assets.
- To repeal Section 167 for charities operating in NI but registered elsewhere
Colleen Bell, Head of Charities Policy & Legislation Team, will be present to answer any questions that participants may have.
For a wider overview and link to consultation paper please see
Charities (Amendment) Bill consultation | NICVA
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United Kingdom
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