About the Charity Commission

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is the independent regulator of charities in Northern Ireland, responsible for ensuring Northern Ireland has a dynamic and well governed charities sector in which the public can have confidence.

Well run and trusted charities making a difference in peoples’ lives

 Enabling charities to do things right through proportionate regulation, best practice and advice.

Integrity: Honest, open, supportive, fair, trustworthy, respectful, valuing diversity, accountable.
Independence: Impartial, fearless, supporting equality, rigorous.
Excellence: Striving to be the best we can be, implementing best practice, learning, influencing, leading, seeking continuous improvement, innovating, proactive, targeted.
Accessible: Good communications, flexible approach, listening, respectful in tone, reflective, engaging, collaborative, encouraging and positive, visible.
Proportionate: Supportive, targeted, being responsive