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• Legal update

  In light of the Court of Appeal ruling of February 2020, this information may be of assistance 03 Jul 2020

• Office closure

  The Commission will be closed on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 July 2020. 01 Jul 2020

• £15.5million COVID-19 Charities Fund

  £15.5m fund to support charity sector during COVID-19 crisis to open on Monday 15 June 2020 09 Jun 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

• Call forward list

  Organisations it is anticipated will be called forward to apply for registration in coming months 02 Oct 2019

• 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