We aim to provide the sector with up-to-date information and guidance to help with sustainable financial management.
Charity banking challenges
16 December, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024Some charities have experienced issues with either opening a bank account for their charity or maintaining their bank account. We have been passing these issues on to the banks on your behalf via the Community Banking Project.The independent examination of charity accounts - what is it and what to look for in an Independent Examiner
8 November, 2022Last modified6 June, 2025Charity trustees have a responsibility to ensure that the Independent Examiner they appoint has the required skills and experience to carry out an independent examination of their charity.
The role of the treasurer and preparing an annual budget
8 November, 2022Last modified6 June, 2025This tutorial video will help you to understand the key duties of the treasurer and their role on the board. It also outlines how to prepare an annual budget.
HMRC’s Trust Register
2 August, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024Some unincorporated not for profit organisations which have assets held in trust may be required to register their Trusts with HMRC's Trust Registration Service. The deadline is 1 September 2022.Approved Mileage Allowance Scheme
10 June, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024With the spiralling cost of fuel NICVA have been approached by several charities about the implications of increasing the mileage allowance paid to staff and volunteers.Basic finance tutorial videos launched
17 February, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA has developed a series of tutorial videos to help treasurers and trustees of small to medium sized voluntary led organisations understand the basics of financial record keeping and good financial governance.Annual reporting requirements for registered charities update
17 February, 2022Last updated2 August, 2024Annual reporting for all registered charities is reinstated now that the Charities Act (NI) 2022 has received royal assent.Charities SORP - Time for Trustees to have their say
30 October, 2020Last updated2 August, 2024Charities which prepare accounts on the accruals basis are legally required to apply the Charities SORP. This SORP is in the early stages of being redeveloped and charity trustees' views are being sought.Managing finances and options for sustainability in uncertain times Webinar recording
28 September, 2020Last updated2 August, 2024NICVA facilitated a webinar on 24 September 2020 on 'Managing finances in uncertain times and the options for sustainability.'Risk management guidance to help you move forward
17 July, 2020Last updated2 August, 2024Many boards will be faced with making difficult decisions in the near future so it is imperative that they are getting the right information to help achieve the best outcomes for their organisations.