Our Governance and Charity Advice Service offers information and practical help about good governance for charities on a wide range of topics listed below. You can find out more about governance issues on our Governance and Charity Advice webpage or view our Governance Advice Notes for further support.
Changes affecting all companies
5 February, 2026Last updated3 March, 2026The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) has introduced new changes for all companies in the UK. Some of the changes such as ID verification have recently been introduced and others will come in over the next few years.
Stronger Governance, Stronger Organisations: The Impact of NICVA’s Support
21 January, 2026Last updated25 January, 2026Good governance isn’t just a box to tick - it’s the foundation for trust, resilience, and impact. Our latest survey shows how our governance support is transforming organisations across Northern Ireland.
Making time for governance in 2025
6 January, 2025Last updated6 January, 2025As we embark on a new year it is an opportune time to plan for governance.
Governance Health Check Wednesdays
3 January, 2025Last updated6 January, 2025The Code of Good Governance (the Code) sets out the principles and key elements of good governance for the boards/committees of not-for-profit organisations including charities, voluntary, community, sporting, faith and social enterprises.
Charity Banking Challenges Report 2024 launched
29 November, 2024Last updated3 January, 2025The Civil Society Group on charity banking issues has launched a joint report on the banking challenges that charities and other not for profit organisations have been experiencing.
Annual Trustees' Conference focuses on charity finances
25 November, 2024Last updated21 February, 2025On 21 November, NICVA held its annual Trustees Conference on the theme of finance.
Trustees' Week 4-8 November 2024
19 September, 2024Last updated16 October, 2025Trustees' Week is a time for us to celebrate the great effort and achievements of Trustees. Our month long calendar of events is in recognition that sometimes Trustees need support and guidance in carrying out their role.
Bank account availability for voluntary organisations
29 July, 2024Last modified27 November, 2025NICVA has produced an updated comparison table of some of the main current accounts available to voluntary organisations in N.Ireland in response to issues that some organisations have experienced with opening or maintaining a bank account. Updated 27 November 2025 with new information regarding Ulster Bank, Santander, Bank of Ireland and AIB.
Charity bank account challenges update
19 July, 2024Last updated10 December, 2024Some organisations are still having issues with their bank over their bank account. Over the last two years NICVA has continued to raise these issues on behalf of the sector to the banks, regulators and other stakeholders.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.