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• 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

• The Commission is recruiting

  The Commission is recruiting a legal assistant 05 Sep 2019

• Two Commissioners appointed

  The Department for Communities has appointed two new Commissioners 03 Sep 2019

• Public consultation on changes to the Annual Return

  Consultation on changes to the Annual Return Regulations 2019 and the registration application 27 Aug 2019

• Statutory inquiry into the Minnowburn Trust

  The Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Minnowburn Trust 13 Aug 2019

• New Chief Commissioner

  Appointment of Chief Commissioner to the Board of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland 12 Aug 2019

• Statutory inquiry into Karmel City Church

  The inquiry is into Karmel City Church, Karmel Trust and Make a Difference Worldwide 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

• Morning Star House statutory inquiry

  Commission opens statutory inquiry into Morning Star House 18 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

• Closure of Rehabilitate Youth Ireland

  Commission confirm closure of Rehabilitate Youth Ireland, 18 Jul 2019

• Morning Star House inquiry: update

  The Commission has appointed an interim manager to the charity, Morning Star House (NIC101035) 18 Jul 2019

• Charities SORP consultation

  Charity regulators consult on improving the SORP making process 18 Jul 2019

• Charity regulator publishes inquiry report into Victoria Housing Estates Limited

  Charity regulator publishes interim inquiry report into Victoria Housing Estates Limited 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

• Commission removes five charities from register

  Five charities have been removed from the register as they are believed to no longer operate. 18 Jul 2019

• Call forward list

  Organisations it is anticipated will be called forward to apply for registration in coming months 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

• Inquiry into Rehabilitate Youth Ireland

  Commission opens inquiry into Rehabilitate Youth Ireland 31 May 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

• Statutory inquiry update

  Update on inquiry into 100 Help the Homeless (NIC100203). 28 Mar 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

• GAPS NI report

  Commission publishes inquiry report into Growth for Adolescents and Providing Support 07 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

• Over 3,800 charity accounts now online

  Almost 1,300 charities met their 31 January 2018 annual reporting deadline 05 Feb 2018

• Commission opens inquiry into 100 Help the Homeless

  Commission opens inquiry into 100 Help the Homeless 30 Jan 2018

• List of charities in default for more than six months

  Commission publishes list of charities in default for more than six months 26 Jan 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

• Update on GAPS NI

  Commission removes charity trustee under statutory inquiry powers. 31 Oct 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

• Commission extends inquiry into GAPs

  The Charity Commission for Northern ireland extends inquiry into GAPs 03 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

• Commission opens inquiry into GAPs

  The Commission has today (30 June 2017) announced the opening of a statutory inquiry. 30 Jun 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

• Commission names 38 local charities placed in default

  The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is today naming the local charities now in default, 06 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

• Ongoing technical issue

  The Commission has solved the issue affecting its phone system 07 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

• Inquiry into Newry & Mourne Carers Ltd

  Commission announces inquiry into Newry & Mourne Carers Ltd 15 Jul 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

• Statutory inquiry report into USPCA published

  The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has published a statutory inquiry report into the USPCA. 31 Mar 2015

• Charity regulator publishes statutory inquiry report into Emergency Medical Services

  Charity regulator publishes statutory inquiry report into Emergency Medical Services. 23 Mar 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 warns it will pursue charities which fail to apply for registration with it through the courts

  If you haven’t taken action to prepare for charity registration, then you must do so immediately, Northern Ireland’s charity regulator is warning charities in Northern Ireland. 05 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