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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 -
Legal update
In light of the Court of Appeal ruling of February 2020, this information may be of assistance 13 Nov 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 -
COVID-19 guidance for charities
Guidance for charities during the Coronavirus pandemic 29 May 2020 -
Letter from Chief Commissioner
To all charity trustees 16 Apr 2020 -
Funding to support the charity sector announced
Charities in Northern Ireland are to get over £10million as part of a government support package 09 Apr 2020 -
Matters of material significance guidance
UK charity regulators update their guidance to auditors and examiners 08 Apr 2020 -
NICVA COVID-19 Impact Survey 2020
NICVA survey has gathered information on the impacts being felt by organisations due to COVID-19 30 Mar 2020 -
Resources and advice from Volunteer Now
Volunteer Now has published three information sheets for volunteers 30 Mar 2020 -
£200,000 match funding for Coronavirus Community Fund
Communities Minister announces £200,000 match funding for Coronavirus Community Fund 30 Mar 2020 -
Emergencies Leadership Group
Emergencies Leadership Group to co-ordinate a joint Government/sector response to COVID-19 crisis 30 Mar 2020 -
Halifax Foundation NI Coronavirus response
The Halifax Foundation Northern Ireland has issued a statement on their website 19 Mar 2020 -
National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus appeal
The National Emergencies Trust fundraising appeal to raise funds for most affected by the pandemic 19 Mar 2020 -
New SORP Committee announced
Regions and small charities get bigger role in advising on charity accounts 12 Feb 2020 -
List of trustees
Call for applicants - the Commission is creating a list of trustees and a list of interim managers 04 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 -
Regulator calls for charities to make themselves known
Commission has issued a public call to all charities to ensure they are on the right path 23 Jan 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 -
Annual reporting letter
The Commission is this week issuing reminder letters to over 8,800 trustees 06 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 -
Registration application timescale: FAQs
Your queries answered regarding the new submission timescale of 30 days for registration applicants 18 Jul 2019 -
Change to charity registration application process
Applicants for charity registration will now have 30days in which to submit their online application 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 -
Common tax mistakes made by charities
HMRC publishes list of the most common tax mistakes made by charities 14 Nov 2018 -
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 -
GDPR reminder for charities
It is essential that organisations, including charities, plan ahead for the GDPR 16 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 -
Could you help restore good governance to a charity?
Open call - the Commission is creating a list of approved trustees 11 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 -
REPORT: Annual charity reporting to the Commission – first lessons learned
The Commission has released a thematic report on the lessons learned from Annual Returns. 05 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 -
Update to registration application FAQs
Find out more about the update to the online charity registration application form 16 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 -
Charities can learn from the mistakes of others, says regulator
New reports highlight how regulator has dealt with concerns about charities 14 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 -
Top tips for Trustees Week 2015
To mark Trustees’ Week 2015, the Commission has published ten tips for all charity trustees 04 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 -
Corrymeela celebrates 50th anniversary with charity registration success
Corrymeela Community (NIC101597) is one of the latest charities to have been registered. 29 Apr 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 -
Charities must ensure they are complying with the law, warns regulator
Charities urged to check registration list and follow the steps outlined before 31 December 2014. 13 Feb 2015 -
Charities urged to prepare for registration
Check to ensure you are on the Commission's registration list now 13 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 -
Commission welcomes new risk management guide
The Commission has welcomed the publication today of a free risk management guide for charities. 27 Jan 2015 -
Regulator reveals common concerns received about Northern Ireland charities
Latest Commission report details some of the common concerns received about charities. 19 Dec 2014 -
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 -
Scheme aims to unlock £10,000 donation
A bequest to the Ulster Vegetarian Society focus of first scheme 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