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Using and updating the register of charities

The register of charities is a powerful public tool, open to anyone, anywhere, to explore key details about charities in Northern Ireland. The four quick guides below will help you get the most out of the register.

  • Part 1 Overview - explains what the register of charities is, how to access it and what information it has about charities.
  • Part 2 Changing charity details - sets out how charity trustees can ensure that the information about their charity is up to date on the register.
  • Part 3 Charity accounts and reports – explains what a charity’s entry on the register tells us about its annual accounts and reports.
  • Part 4 Searching the register - explains the types of searches that can be carried out on the register and how to do them.

If you need any help to access these guides please email admin@charitycommissionni.org.uk and tell us what format you need so we can consider how to help you.

Download Using and updating the register - Guide 1 PDF (761.5 KB)

Download Using and updating the register - Guide 2 - Changing charity details PDF (680.1 KB)

Download Using and updating the register - Guide 3 - Charity accounts and reports PDF (455 KB)

Download Using and updating the register - Guide 4 - Searching the register PDF (430 KB)