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Annual public meeting presentation
Presentations from the Commission's annual public meeting now available 31 Jan 2025 -
Less than two weeks to go – is your charity’s annual return due?
With less than two weeks to go – is your charity’s annual return due? 23 Jan 2025 -
Public meeting guest speaker: Dr Clare Mills
Deputy CEO of the CFG, Dr Clare Mills, will be the guest speaker at the annual public meeting 06 Jan 2025 -
A message from Northern Ireland’s Chief Charity Commissioner
From Northern Ireland’s Chief Charity Commissioner 06 Jan 2025 -
Response to Charity Banking Challenges 2024 report
Commission welcomes report as a potential catalyst for change 18 Dec 2024 -
Reminder: end of January reporting deadline for over 2,000 charities
Reminder: end of January reporting deadline for over 2,000 charities 11 Dec 2024 -
Improvements to Online Services
Click for new advice about uploading annual accounts and reports to Online Services 04 Dec 2024 -
Annual public meeting 2024
Get an in-depth look at the work of Northern Ireland’s charity regulator 04 Dec 2024 -
Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2024
Our latest blog highlights the importance of charities working to protect against cyber-attacks 29 Nov 2024 -
Over 80% of charities filed accounts and reports on time
Over 80% of charities filed accounts and reports on time 28 Nov 2024 -
Report highlights key issues in annual returns
The Commission has published a report to highlight some of the key issues found in annual returns 28 Nov 2024 -
An insider view of the Stakeholder Forum
Blog by Tony Clarke, a Forum member since 2021 11 Nov 2024 -
Joint communique from International Charity Regulator leaders
Charity regulators from eight nations gathered in the UK for a three-day meeting. 05 Nov 2024 -
Blog: Commission stakeholder forum
Louise Little has been an integral member of the Commission’s stakeholder forum since 2021 30 Oct 2024 -
Advice on annual reporting deadline
Charities urged not to leave it to the last minute 10 Oct 2024 -
Annual reporting deadline reminder for charities (1)
Charities with a reporting deadline of 31 October have just a few weeks to submit their accounts 10 Oct 2024 -
Annual reporting: why it matters
Our latest blog post is from Rossa Keown, Commission Head of Compliance and Enquiries 08 Oct 2024 -
Have you received an email from the Commission? (2)
Reminder emails to be issued to charities due to submit their accounts and reports by 31 October 23 Sep 2024 -
Appointments to the Board of the Commission
Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons MLA, has appointed Leanne McCullough as a Commissioner 12 Sep 2024 -
Registration and casework processing times: update
Please click for information 11 Sep 2024 -
Commission statement on any charities affected by recent events in NI
09 Aug 2024 -
Guidance aims to help charities follow the law in the run up to the election
Staying on the right side of the law in the run up to the July 4 General Election. 13 Jun 2024 -
Appointment to the Board of the Charity Commission
Deputy Chief Commissioner appointed 11 Jun 2024 -
Blog: Candidates and charities during an election campaign
By Ann Breslin, Commission Policy and Research Manager 11 Jun 2024 -
Blog: Charities and political campaigning – staying on the right side of the law
Staying on the right side of the law 29 May 2024 -
Public consultation on registration threshold for charities in NI
Communities Minister has launched a public consultation on a registration threshold for charities in 28 May 2024 -
Blog: Banking and keeping your details up to date
By Erin Gordon, Commission Policy and Research Officer 17 May 2024 -
Updated registration tutorial now live
The updated video tutorial can guide you through the online, charity registration application 17 May 2024 -
What’s up with banks and charities?
By Ann Breslin, Commission Policy and Research Manager 11 Apr 2024 -
Reappointment to the Board of the Charity Commission
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has reappointed Kieran Donaghy as a Commissioner 21 Mar 2024 -
Open call - the Commission is creating a list of prospective trustees
Open call - the Commission is creating a list of prospective trustees 13 Mar 2024 -
CyberNI Week 2024
Advice and tips on how to best protect your charity 04 Mar 2024 -
Option to file accounts and reports voluntarily coming to an end, advises regulator
Option to file accounts and reports voluntarily coming to an end, advises regulator 18 Jan 2024 -
Annual public meeting - 31 January 2024
Meet the speakers at the Commission’s annual public meeting 17 Jan 2024 -
Update: Response timescales
Due to limited resources, response times may take longer than usual. 15 Jan 2024 -
Double check your annual reporting documents, urges charity regulator
Double check your annual reporting documents, urges charity regulator 12 Jan 2024 -
Annual public meeting
Commission annual public meeting will be held in Belfast on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. 10 Jan 2024 -
Reminder: end of month annual reporting deadline for over 2,000 charities
Reminder: end of month annual reporting deadline for over 2,000 charities 09 Jan 2024 -
New Year Message from Northern Ireland’s Chief Charity Commissioner
A New Year Message from Northern Ireland’s Chief Charity Commissioner 08 Jan 2024 -
New traffic light display for charity accounts and reports
The new traffic light display is now live on the register of charities. 08 Jan 2024 -
New traffic light display: FAQs
Answers to some common queries around the traffic lights update 08 Jan 2024 -
Letter issued to charities to highlight new traffic light display
Commission writing to charities in preparation for the roll out of the new traffic light display 21 Nov 2023 -
Help completing your charity’s annual return
Help completing your charity’s annual return 15 Nov 2023 -
Letter to banking providers
Joint letter to urge the UK’s main high street banks take action to help hard-pressed charities 15 Nov 2023 -
List of registration applications in progress
The Commission has published a list of registration applications which are currently in progress 15 Nov 2023 -
Update on combined list
Combined list replaced by applications in progress and section 167s lists 14 Nov 2023 -
Guest blog: Fundraising Regulator meeting with the Board of the Commission
Fundraising Regulator meeting with the Board of the Commission 03 Nov 2023 -
Open letter to Northern Ireland’s charity trustees
From Chief Charity Commissioner, Gerard McCurdy 03 Nov 2023 -
Is your charity ready for the traffic lights?
A new traffic light display is being rolled out on the register of charities 17 Oct 2023 -
Annual reporting deadline reminder
The Commission will this month issue annual reporting reminders to around 2,000 registered 16 Oct 2023 -
Have you received a letter from the Commission? (2)
Trustees of 159 charities will receive a letter this week regarding the new traffic light display 09 Oct 2023 -
Changes to charity registration application deadline
Applicants for registration will no longer have a deadline by which to submit the application 06 Oct 2023 -
Appointment to the Board of the Commission
The Department for Communities has announced the appointment of Terence McGonigal as a Commissioner 19 Sep 2023 -
Blog: New, intuitive concerns about charity form now live
Blog by By James Walsh, Enquiries Manager 14 Sep 2023 -
Commission announces next steps in charity registration
The Commission is phasing out what is known as the “combined list” 06 Sep 2023 -
Have you received a letter from the Commission? (1)
The Commission is this week writing to over 250 charitable organisations 06 Sep 2023 -
August bank holiday
Commission office will be closed on Monday 28 August 2023 23 Aug 2023 -
Appointments to the Board of the Charity Commission
The Department for Communities has announced the appointment of Gerard McCurdy as Chief Commissioner 22 Aug 2023 -
Blog : Dealing with financial difficulties, for charity trustees
Guidance for charity trustees, especially of smaller charities 01 Aug 2023 -
Northern Ireland Local Council Elections 2023
The Commission has issued a reminder to charities to be politically independent 27 Apr 2023 -
New NICVA resource on cyber security
New resource offers advice on how to improve your cyber security 25 Apr 2023 -
Bank holidays in May
The Commission’s office will be closed on Monday 1, 8 and 29 May 2023 for the bank holidays 24 Apr 2023 -
Reminder letter to be issued: annual reporting by all registered charities
Over 41,000 charity trustees will soon be receiving a letter from the Commission 30 Mar 2023 -
New concerns smart form launches
Now live: a new, intuitive smart form for anyone who wishes to submit a concern about a charity 30 Mar 2023 -
Blog: supporting staff and volunteers during the cost-of-living crisis
Supporting staff and volunteers during the cost-of-living crisis 29 Mar 2023 -
Scheme of Delegation
Public consultation launched on a prospective Scheme of Delegation for decisions of the Commission 21 Mar 2023 -
Blog: new members to the stakeholder forum
Interim Chair Gerry McCurdy welcomes 12 new members to the forum 09 Mar 2023 -
Please give safely when responding to the earthquake
Please give safely when responding to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria 07 Mar 2023 -
Blog: How taking part in public consultations can make a difference
How taking part in public consultations can make a difference 21 Feb 2023 -
Annual reporting deadline reminder for charities - Jan 2023
Charities with a reporting deadline of 31 January have just under two weeks to submit their return 18 Jan 2023 -
Appointment of interim Chief Commissioner and Chair to the Board of the Commission
Appointment of interim Chief Commissioner and Chair to the Board of the Commission 05 Jan 2023 -
Settled Scheme - Edgehill Theological College Methodist Church in Ireland
In June 2022, the Commission settled a Scheme under section 32 of the Act 07 Dec 2022 -
Changes to the annual return will facilitate better engagement with individual charity trustees
Changes to the annual return will facilitate better engagement with individual charity trustees 23 Nov 2022 -
Latest vlog: online application for registration
Conor Creaney, Casework Manager, outlines recent changes to the online registration application 21 Nov 2022 -
Could you represent your charity in the Commission’s stakeholder forum?
Could you represent your charity and the sector in the stakeholder forum? 21 Nov 2022 -
Commission annual public meeting 2022
Get an in-depth look at the work of Northern Ireland’s charity regulator 21 Nov 2022 -
Open letter from the Chief Charity Commissioner
Read the open letter from Northern Ireland’s Chief Charity Commissioner, Nicole Lappin 04 Nov 2022 -
Departmental Response to the Independent Review of Charity Regulation
Departmental Response to the Independent Review of Charity Regulation published 03 Nov 2022 -
Have you received an email from the Commission? (1)
Email regarding new facility on annual reporting system to “backfill” charity accounts and reports 18 Oct 2022 -
Annual reporting deadline reminder for charities
Reminder for charities with an annual reporting deadline of 31 October 18 Oct 2022 -
Blog: Recent changes to the online application for charity registration
Latest blog post: Recent changes to the online application for charity registration 17 Oct 2022 -
Video tutorial: backfilling your charity’s accounts and reports
Backfilling your charity’s accounts and reports via the online annual reporting system 14 Oct 2022 -
Save the date: annual public meeting
Commission annual public meeting will be held on Wednesday morning, 16 November 2022. 10 Oct 2022 -
Annual reporting by all registered charities
Preparations for the commencement of annual reporting by all registered charities 05 Oct 2022 -
Changes to the annual monitoring return
Changes made to the form for charities completing an annual monitoring return 05 Oct 2022 -
Updates to the online application for charity registration
Changes made to the online charity registration application form 04 Oct 2022 -
Charity regulator publishes inquiry report into Victoria Housing Estates Ltd
Charity regulator publishes statutory inquiry report 18 Aug 2022 -
Woodvale & Shankill Community Housing Association Ltd
Charity regulator publishes statutory inquiry report 15 Jul 2022 -
The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2022: information pack
Download an information pack 31 May 2022 -
MoU with Charities Regulatory Authority
Charity Commission signs MoU with Charities Regulatory Authority 31 May 2022 -
Charities encouraged to ensure trustee contact details are up to date
Charities encouraged to ensure trustee contact details are up to date 25 May 2022 -
Charities Act 2022: information session
Find out more about the new Act via a video of the Commission’s online information session 06 May 2022 -
Vlog on the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2022
Chief Executive of the Commission gives a brief overview of the new Act 29 Apr 2022 -
Have you received a letter from the Commission?
The regulator has issued letters to over 46,000 charity trustees 13 Apr 2022 -
Blog: Ensure your charity is ready for the new Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2022
Ensure your charity is ready for the new Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 25 Mar 2022 -
Have you received an email from the Commission?
Regulator asks charities to check contact details ahead of new law 14 Mar 2022 -
Charity Tribunal Notice
Notice relating to a reference made to it by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland 11 Mar 2022 -
The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2022
What will the new Act mean for the Commission, the charity sector and the public? 02 Mar 2022 -
A first for the charity regulator
Commission settles a scheme for a charity under section 32 of the Charities Act for the first time 23 Feb 2022 -
The Charities Bill 2021
The Charities Bill 2021 finished its progress through the Assembly on Tuesday 8 February 2022 09 Feb 2022 -
Appointment to the Board of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (1)
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has appointed Alan Hunter to the Board 02 Feb 2022 -
When does a charity need to register with the Electoral Commission?
When does a charity need to register with the Electoral Commission - a new blog post 26 Jan 2022 -
Independent Review of Charity Regulation (1)
Commission welcomes publication of report following the Independent Review of Charity Regulation 20 Jan 2022 -
31 January – an important annual reporting date
31 January 2022 is an important annual reporting date 20 Dec 2021 -
Foyle Youth & Community Association inquiry update
Update on the Commission's statutory inquiry into the charity 13 Dec 2021 -
Summary report published following independent counsel review
Review of complaints arising from the Commission's regulation of the charities, LNR and DPOANI 25 Nov 2021 -
Called forward - accessing the application
Advice on accessing the registration application 16 Nov 2021 -
Trustees Week 2021: a celebration of those who lead
Article by Chief Charity Commissioner, Nicole Lappin 20 Oct 2021 -
Stakeholder engagement forum: members list
Meet the members of the Commission’s new stakeholder engagement forum 06 Oct 2021 -
Blog: Why you should report incidents of fraud to the charity regulator
Blog: Why you should report incidents of fraud to the charity regulator 06 Oct 2021 -
Annual reporting update
Please read: advice for charities submitting their annual return for 2020 29 Sep 2021 -
Blog: The Commission’s stakeholder forum
By Charlene Brooks, Chairperson of the Commission's new stakeholder engagement forum 22 Sep 2021 -
Commission launches new stakeholder forum
Charity regulator launches new stakeholder forum to connect with charities 20 Sep 2021 -
Charities Bill 2021 briefing paper
Commission Chief Executive and Chief Commissioner briefing to the Communities Committee 17 Sep 2021 -
Charities SORP - quarterly update
Quarterly update on the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 26 Jul 2021 -
Summer closures
The Commission will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, 12 and 13 July 2021, and Monday 30 August 2021 01 Jul 2021 -
Appointment to the Board of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
Patricia Kelly appointed as the Legally Qualified Commissioner 22 Jun 2021 -
Statutory inquiry is closed
The Commission has announced the closure of a statutory inquiry into the Minnowburn Trust 17 Jun 2021 -
Legal update
In light of the Court of Appeal ruling of February 2020, this information may be of assistance 19 May 2021 -
Independent review of charity regulation
Minister has commissioned an Independent Review of Charity Regulation in Northern Ireland 06 May 2021 -
Statutory inquiry into Foyle Youth & Community Association
Statutory inquiry into Foyle Youth & Community Association 20 Apr 2021 -
Public trust and confidence in charities
Northern Ireland has highest levels of trust in charities, across the UK and Ireland 01 Mar 2021 -
Charity regulator publishes inquiry report
The Commission has published a statutory inquiry report into three related charities 09 Dec 2020 -
Charity registration updates
Have you received an update from the Commission’s registration team? 04 Dec 2020 -
Convenors of SORP engagement discussions announced
SORP engagement process begins as convenors are appointed to take forward discussions on next SORP 08 Jul 2020 -
Matters of material significance guidance
UK charity regulators update their guidance to auditors and examiners 08 Apr 2020 -
New SORP Committee announced
Regions and small charities get bigger role in advising on charity accounts 12 Feb 2020 -
Commission takes action on defaulters
Over 100 charity trustees have been ordered to submit their charity’s accounts and reports. 04 Feb 2020 -
Victoria Housing Estates Limited consultation with tenants
Victoria Housing Estates Limited consultation with tenants 03 Feb 2020 -
SORP seeks views
The SORP-making body is looking for engagement partners 23 Jan 2020 -
January 31st annual reporting deadline for over 2,000 charities
January 31st annual reporting deadline for over 2,000 charities 20 Jan 2020 -
Commission to put spotlight on safeguarding
Regulator will put spotlight on safeguarding within Northern Ireland charity sector 20 Jan 2020 -
Code of Fundraising Practice
New Code of Fundraising Practice will come into effect on 1 October 2019 25 Sep 2019 -
New SORP-making process announced following governance review
Regulators set out plans to ensure the charity accounting framework better serves the public 13 Sep 2019 -
Two Commissioners appointed
The Department for Communities has appointed two new Commissioners 03 Sep 2019 -
New Chief Commissioner
Appointment of Chief Commissioner to the Board of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland 12 Aug 2019 -
Using and understanding the register of charities
Using and understanding the register of charities 29 Jul 2019 -
Double check annual reports
Double check your annual reporting documents after they are submitted, warns charity regulator 29 Jul 2019 -
new Code of Fundraising Practice
The Fundraising Regulator has launched a new and improved Code of Fundraising Practice 29 Jul 2019 -
SORP body expanded
Charities SORP-making body expands to promote high quality financial reporting across UK and Ireland 18 Jul 2019 -
Invitation to Tender for the Charities SORP
CCEW, the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland and OSCR are pleased to invite bids 18 Jul 2019 -
The Law on Lotteries in Northern Ireland
Reminder of the law for charities operating society lotteries 18 Jul 2019 -
Webinar: Annual reporting
Commission Chief Executive to share, via CO3 webinar, key lessons for charities on annual reporting 18 Jul 2019 -
Public consultation now open
Have your say on proposed action for charities that have failed basic compliance checks 18 Jul 2019 -
Charities SORP consultation
Charity regulators consult on improving the SORP making process 18 Jul 2019 -
Have you received a text from the Commission? (1)
The Commission is issuing text message alerts to over 3,000 trustees of registered charities 18 Jul 2019 -
Inactive charity accounts
Do you still have to comply with annual reporting if your charity’s accounts are inactive? 18 Jul 2019 -
Over 1,800 charities to submit their accounts before end of January
Over 1,800 charities to submit their accounts before end of January 18 Jul 2019 -
Video tutorial: annual monitoring return
The Commission has published a video tutorial on how to submit your annual monitoring return (AMR) 18 Jul 2019 -
Online Services password
Please email admin@charitycommissionni.org.uk if you require an Online Services password reset 18 Jul 2019 -
Charity register search issue
We are currently experiencing difficulties with the search function on the charity register 18 Jul 2019 -
Eligibility criteria for charitable exemption
Eligibility criteria for charitable exemption 18 Jul 2019 -
Default notification
Default notification email issued in error to 60 charities 18 Jul 2019 -
Chief Commissioner advert
The Department for Communities invites applications for the appointment of a Chief Commissioner 18 Jul 2019 -
New Commissioners
Gerard McCurdy appointed as new Deputy Chief Commissioner and Kieran Donaghy as a Commissioner 18 Jul 2019 -
Public appointment vacancy: Chief Commissioner
The Department for Communities is seeking to appoint a new Chief Charity Commissioner 18 Jul 2019 -
Have you received a text from the Commission? (2)
Here's what it means - and why it is important 18 Jul 2019 -
Charity SORP update
Charity SORP must change to meet “new public expectations”, review panel says 18 Jul 2019 -
Have you received a text from the Commission?
The Commission is this week issuing text message alerts to 843 trustees of registered charities 18 Jul 2019 -
Safeguarding seminar resources
Resources from the Commission's essential safeguarding good practice seminar now available 18 Jul 2019 -
Seminar speakers
Three expert keynote speakers will address attendees at the Essential safeguarding seminar 30 May 2018 -
Safeguarding seminar
Over 350 charities have been invited to an essential safeguarding good practice seminar 11 May 2018 -
Good Governance roadshows
A series of free seminars focusing on good governance and charity regulation 11 May 2018 -
Fundraising Preference Service
Fundraising Preference Services launches in Northern Ireland 26 Mar 2018 -
Cyber Security: Small Charity Guide now available
National Cyber Security Centre launches new guide for small charities 23 Mar 2018 -
Safeguarding Summit
A representative from the Commission this week attended the international Safeguarding Summit 06 Mar 2018 -
Commissioner recruitment
The Department of Communities is recruiting a Deputy Chief Commissioner and two Commissioners 02 Mar 2018 -
Charities should use the regulated financial sector
This alert is being published to raise awareness amongst charities 01 Mar 2018 -
Alert for Trustees of Charities working with vulnerable beneficiaries
Alert for trustees of charities working with vulnerable beneficiaries 13 Feb 2018 -
AMR survey
The Commission has launched a survey, seeking feedback on users’ experience of the Annual Return 19 Jan 2018 -
Registration list name change
The Commission’s registration list has undergone a name change and is now known as the combined list 19 Jan 2018 -
Annual return deadline pending for over 1,100 charities
Over 1,100 Northern Ireland charities have less than three weeks to submit their annual return 18 Jan 2018 -
Blog post: Making the most of your Trustees' report
The Commission's latest post looks at how you can make the most of your Trustees' report 04 Jan 2018 -
Charity regulator launches guide to giving safely to charity
Charity Commission launches guide to giving safely to charity 11 Dec 2017 -
Relevant matters
Regulators urge auditors and independent examiners to be more proactive in reporting concerns. 22 Nov 2017 -
Serious incident reporting: a guide for charity trustees (1)
Do you know what the Commission would expect if a serious incident occurs within your charity? 16 Nov 2017 -
Blog post on keeping register up to date (1)
Commission's latest post highlights the importance of keeping your charity's register entry accurate 16 Nov 2017 -
Accounting and reporting reporting conference
Accounting and reporting by Northern Ireland charities: where are we and where are we going? 15 Nov 2017 -
Tackling Charity Fraud Together
The Commission is supporting National Charity Fraud Awareness Week (23 – 27 October). 27 Oct 2017 -
Fundraising Regulator seeks Board Member for Northern Ireland
New Fundraising Regulator is looking for a Board Member for Northern Ireland. 09 Oct 2017 -
New Charities Against Fraud Awards 2017
Northern Ireland charities are encouraged to highlight their successes in tackling fraud 02 Oct 2017 -
MoU - Fundraising Regulator and Commission
Memorandum of Understanding signed by Fundraising Regulator and the Charity Commission 02 Oct 2017 -
“Unique insight” promised at Commission’s Annual Public Meeting
A leading third sector thinker will address the Commission's Annual Public Meeting next month 16 Aug 2017 -
Annual Public Meeting details announced
The meeting takes place on 18 September, 2pm at Malone House. 16 Jun 2017 -
Commission website passes half a million users
Register of charities viewed over 100,000 times, showing greater engagement with charity regulation. 07 Jun 2017 -
Guidance asks if your charity is getting it right
New monitoring and compliance guidance for charities now available 31 May 2017 -
Commission commits to board diversity
The Commission is taking board diversity seriously through the Boardroom Apprentice scheme. 25 May 2017 -
More than 2000 NI charities have not accessed their online record in a year
More than 2000 NI charities have not accessed their online record in a year. 08 May 2017 -
Commission unveils essential guidance for auditors and examiners who work with charities
Commission unveils essential guidance for auditors and examiners who work with charities. 12 Apr 2017 -
Thematic report outlines why some bodies fail to be registered as charities
Thematic report outlines why some bodies fail to be registered as charities. 05 Apr 2017 -
New report explains what makes a good public benefit statement
A new thematic report from the Commission outlines what makes a good public benefit statement. 29 Mar 2017 -
New report examines charity law violations during 2016 Assembly elections
Three charities were issued with regulatory guidance during the 2016 Assembly election. 23 Mar 2017 -
Commission report on the importance of keeping charity records up-to-date
Commission report on the importance of keeping charity records up-to-date. 23 Mar 2017 -
Commission issues warning over social media activity
The Commission has issued a warning following charity social media postings. 02 Feb 2017 -
Commission reminds charities to stay within the law
The Commission has reminded charities not to break charity law in advance of the Assembly election. 17 Jan 2017 -
Commission office closes for Christmas
The office of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland will close on 23 December 2016 at 4pm. 23 Dec 2016 -
New blog launch
The Commission has this week launched a new blog at ccni.blog 23 Dec 2016 -
Never-seen-before analysis of NI charity sector released by Commission
The report reveals previously unknown details about Northern Ireland’s charity sector 19 Dec 2016 -
Date for your diary: Charities SORP seminar
Charity Commission for NI and CIPFA host essential SORP seminar in Belfast on 30 October 2015. 02 Dec 2016 -
Beware of charity fraud this Christmas time
Give with confidence this Christmas 30 Nov 2016 -
Commission embraces Open Data
Northern Ireland’s charity regulator is opening up its data for third party use. 25 Nov 2016 -
Trusteeship is for everyone
Northern Ireland’s charity regulator spelt out the merits of charity trusteeship. 14 Nov 2016 -
Blogpost: Kate Fleck, Chair of Open College Network NI on what makes a great charity board Chair
Kate Fleck, Chair of Open College Network NI, writes for the Commission’s blog this month. 03 Nov 2016 -
Good Governance roadshow for charities
Free seminars offering charities information on the latest developments in charity regulation 19 Oct 2016 -
Customer satisfaction survey
Charity regulator launches its first customer satisfaction survey 19 Oct 2016 -
CCNI News issue seven
Issue seven of the Commission's CCNI News is now available 17 Oct 2016 -
Mind the Gap guest blog
CEO of new Charities Regulator provides an overview of his approach to charity regulation 10 Oct 2016 -
Top tips for giving safely to charity
Commission publishes top tips to help everyone give safely to charity 03 Oct 2016 -
PSC register
Advice for charities in Northern Ireland that are also companies 20 Sep 2016 -
Annual public meeting 2016 (1)
Commission's annual public meeting 2016 in Lisburn today 19 Sep 2016 -
Latest issue of CCNI News published
Issue six of CCNI News now available 26 Aug 2016 -
Annual report 2015-16 published
The Commission has this week published its annual report and accounts for 2015-16 17 Aug 2016 -
New accounting and reporting guidance for charities published
Guidance aims to support charities in meeting their annual reporting duties 12 Aug 2016 -
Commission annual public meeting 2016
Members of the public are invited to attend the Commission's annual public meeting 2016 05 Jul 2016 -
Charity Commission to launch major new research on Northern Ireland charities
The 'Public trust and confidence in charities' research report will be launched in September 05 Jul 2016 -
Booking now open for annual public meeting
The Commission will be hosting its annual public meeting on 19 September 2016 28 Jun 2016 -
Alert for current registration applicants
An updated version of the online charity registration application form is now available 20 Jun 2016 -
Consultation opens on the reporting of matters of material significance
Consultation opens on the reporting of matters of material significance. 19 May 2016 -
Online extortion warning
Charities urged to be vigilant against online extortion or ‘ransom’ demands 16 May 2016 -
Charities campaigning in the run up to Assembly elections
Charities campaigning in the run up to Assembly elections must remain independent, advises regulator 22 Apr 2016 -
Campaigning in the run up to the European Referendum
Charities must abide by the law when campaigning in the run up to the EU referendum, says regulator 24 Mar 2016 -
Issue four of CCNI News
Read the latest edition of the Commission's newsletter here 24 Mar 2016 -
Alert for registration applicants update to online form
Commission is developing an updated online charity registration application form 11 Mar 2016 -
Last chance to have your say on charity regulator’s accounting guidance
Last chance to have your say on regulator’s draft accounting guidance. 04 Mar 2016 -
Survey on how register of charities is used (1)
Share your views - survey on how the register of charities is used 15 Feb 2016 -
Charity regulator publishes fundraising regulation briefing paper.
The Commission has published a briefing paper on proposed changes to fundraising regulation 11 Feb 2016 -
Have your say on new accounting and reporting guidance
Commission opens public consultation on draft accounting and reporting guidance 18 Dec 2015 -
New register of charities launches
Northern Ireland’s growing register of charities has been given a makeover 15 Dec 2015 -
Give with confidence to charity this Christmas
Commission publishes top ten Christmas giving tips 08 Dec 2015 -
Have your registration questions answered live on Twitter.
Commission to host a live charity registration Q&A on Twitter on 8 December 2015. 01 Dec 2015 -
Second issue of CCNI News published
Latest edition of Commission newsletter, CCNI News, now available 23 Nov 2015 -
International charity regulators forum
Commission and Charities Regulatory Authority to host International Charity Regulators Meeting 05 Nov 2015 -
Non-Party Campaigner guidance published
Electoral Commission publishes guidance on rules that will apply at the 2016 Assembly election 02 Nov 2015 -
Commission publishes annual report 2014-15
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has published its annual report 2014-15. 02 Nov 2015 -
DSD consultation event
DSD to launch consultation on draft Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 27 Aug 2015 -
Commission welcomes Board reappointment
Social Development Minister announces reappointment of Norman Bennett to the Commission Board 26 Aug 2015 -
Oxfam Ireland joins register of charities
Oxfam Ireland has this month become one of the latest charities to be registered by the Commission 20 Jul 2015 -
Charity regulator publishes new Equality guidance for charities
Charity regulator publishes new equality guidance for charities in Northern Ireland 25 Jun 2015 -
Third Party Campaigning Review
The Third Party Campaigning Review has issued a call for views and evidence. 22 Jun 2015 -
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015
Changes to company law, which may be of interest to some charities 11 Jun 2015 -
CCNI newsletter
Issue one of new Commission newsletter now available. 10 Jun 2015 -
Commission welcomes appointments of new Commissioners (1)
Minister for Social Development announces appointment of two Commissioners. 01 Jun 2015 -
Research project on trustees
New research project to gauge the governance of the voluntary and community sector. 29 May 2015 -
Charity registration success for Southern Area Hospice Services (NIC101906)
Charity registration success for Southern Area Hospice Services (NIC101906) 06 May 2015 -
Charity Tribunal for Northern Ireland
The Charity Tribunal for Northern Ireland has moved address. 28 Apr 2015 -
Charity register at a year report
Regulator’s new report analyses first charities to be registered in Northern Ireland. 06 Mar 2015 -
Commission registers 1000th charity
Commission makes history with registration of 1000th Northern Ireland charity. 25 Feb 2015 -
Lyric Theatre (NI) joins growing register of charities
Belfast’s Lyric Theatre has become one of the latest charities in Northern Ireland to be registered 29 Jan 2015 -
Risk management guide
A free risk management guide for charities, produced by the Institute for Risk Management 27 Jan 2015 -
Regulators urge public to give safely this Christmas
Regulators urge the public to have a ‘Safe Xmas’ when donating to charity. 11 Dec 2014 -
First survey report from new register of charities
The Commission has published its first snapshot report from the new register of charities. 17 Nov 2014 -
Starting a charity guidance published
Deputy Chief Charity Commissioner, Walter Rader, launches new guidance on starting a charity. 13 Nov 2014 -
Regulator issues warning for charities applying to register
Commission urges organisations applying for registration to use the free support available. 17 Oct 2014 -
New SORP Committee
Recruitment to the Charities SORP Committee is now open 14 Oct 2014 -
Charity regulator to launch new website
The Commission has introduced an updated version of its website. 09 Oct 2014 -
New guidance highlights need for charities to be politically independent
New guidance on charities and politics launched by regulator. 02 Oct 2014 -
New campaigning guidance for charities
Guidance which will help charities plan their campaigning activity 02 Oct 2014 -
Model governing documents will help charities
Charity regulator launches series of model governing documents 02 Oct 2014 -
Live registration Q&A on Twitter
Have your charity regsitration questions answered live on Twitter. 02 Oct 2014 -
Receipts and payments guidance - open for comment
New guidance on receipts and payments accounts now online 02 Oct 2014