Well run and trusted charities making a difference in peoples’ lives
About the Charity Commission
The Commission, as the independent statutory regulator of charities in Northern Ireland, is dedicated to supporting and enabling charities to fulfil their legal responsibilities and meet contemporary expectations, thereby enhancing public trust and confidence in the charitable sector.
In the sidebar, you will find links to The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 and The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. You will also find regulations the Commission has made under the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008:
- The Charities (Annual Return) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020
- The Charity (Failed Appeals and Disclaimers) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013.
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Enabling charities to do things right through proportionate regulation, best practice and advice.
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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.
Regulations
- The Charities (Annual Return) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014
- The Charities (Annual Return) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015
- The Charities (Annual Return) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016
- The Charities (Annual Return) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017
- The Charities (Annual Return) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019
- The Charities (Annual Return) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
- The Charity (Failed Appeals And Disclaimers) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013