Public consultation on section 167 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008

The Department for Communities (DfC) has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to section 167 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

This section applies to institutions that operate in or from Northern Ireland but are not established under its law and therefore cannot register as charities with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

Following the Independent Review of Charity Regulation in Northern Ireland, DfC will be reviewing and potentially amending the law to help clarify the organisations that fall under it and how section 167 will work in practice.  

To find out more about section 167 or the consultation – including how to have your say or sign up for one of two online events where you can learn more and ask questions – visit www.communities-ni.gov.uk/articles/public-consultation-section-167-charities-act-northern-ireland-2008