Charity essentials
This section provides guidance, factsheets and other resources aimed at supporting charities in maintaining good governance.
Charity registration - information on charity registration in Northern Ireland.
Registration support - helps charities understand and complete the charity registration process.
The public benefit requirement statutory guidance - promotes awareness and understanding of the public benefit requirement for any organisation wishing to be recognised as a charity in Northern Ireland.
Starting a charity - information for individuals or organisations considering starting a new charity.
Managing your charity - ensuring procedures and policies are in place to manage the charity’s resources effectively and, where appropriate, to make changes to their charity.
Running your charity - aimed at supporting charity trustees on key aspects of running a charity effectively.
Charity accounting and reporting requirements - details of what charities need to be provide each year and why they are important.
Charity essentials - information and advice to help charities understand and meet their obligations across a range of essential areas:
- Charities and politics
- The Code of Good Governance (external link)
- A guide to a councillor's role as charity trustee
- Fundraising
- Direct marketing guidance (external link)
Thematic reports and case studies - confidential case studies and reports on concerns about charities to assist other charities in ensuring they have the right systems and processes in place.
