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Only organisations called forward by the Commission and issued with a password will be able to apply for charity registration at present.

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Charity registration threshold
An update 24 Jul 2025
Independent Review of Charity Regulation
Report shows progress made on the recommendations from the Independent Review of Charity Regulations 10 Jul 2025
Public consultation now open
Have your say on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s strategic agenda 09 Jul 2025

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