Information relating to Charities Legislation as it impacts parishes in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is located in this section. Over the coming weeks and months this section will be updated with:–

Charities Commission Submission (Republic of Ireland)

Charities legislation in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is currently the subject of consultation by the two Governments. In the Republic of Ireland, an initial consultation has been launched to consider how the Regulatory Authority may be set up and begin its work to establish a Register of Charities and reporting.  The Standing Committee of the General Synod have approved this response to this consultation and parishes and dioceses are encouraged to read it and to use it to assist their own responses.

Please click here to download the consultation document.

Charity Commission of Northern Ireland delays registration process 
In June 2010, the Charity Commission of Northern Ireland announced that there would be a delay in the registration process.  In order to keep up–to–date with the workings of the CCNI, please log onto their website, www.dsdni.gov.uk/ccni.htm.