Summary
The Department for Communities is holding a 12 week public consultation on a registration threshold below which charities in Northern Ireland would not be required to register with or report to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
Documents
- Registration threshold for charities in Northern Ireland – Consultation Document
- Registration threshold for charities in Northern Ireland - Rural Needs Impact Assessment
- Registration threshold for charities in Northern Ireland - Regulatory Impact Assessment
- Privacy Notice for the Consultation on a Prospective Registration Threshold
Consultation description
This Consultation will contribute to the future of registration with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland for charities of low-income. It is important that views of the public and the charity sector are represented to help determine and develop the registration threshold. Whether you are a charity trustee, a member of a charity, a charity volunteer or a member of the public that supports or benefits from charities, we want to hear your views on this important issue. We are also interested in hearing the views of legal advisors, funders, independent examiners and other regulators or bodies that interact with the Charity Commission.
The consultation will run for 12 weeks from 20 May 2024 to 11 August 2024. It is recommended that respondents read the consultation documentation above prior to completing the consultation questionnaire.
A series of consultation events which will be hosted both in person and online through May and June 2024. Details can be found below.
The Department has also published its Equality Impact Screening document.
Consultation events
| Date | Location | Booking details |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 11 June 12:00am – 1:00pm | Strule Arts Centre Townhall Square Omagh BT78 1BL | Book for Strule Arts Centre |
| Wednesday 12 June 11:00am - 12:00pm | NICVA 61 Duncairn Gardens Belfast BT15 2GB | Book for NICVA |
| Tuesday 18 June 11:30am - 12:30pm | Ballybot House 28 Corn Market Newry BT35 8BG | Book for Ballybot House |
| Wednesday 19 June 11:00am - 12:00pm | The Braid 1-29 Bridge Street Ballymena BT43 5EJ | Book for The Braid |
| Tuesday 25 June 2024 2:30pm – 3:30pm | Online event aimed at funders | Book for online event aimed at funders |
| Tuesday 25 June 2024 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online event | Book for online event |
| Wednesday 26 June 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Holywell Trust 10-12 Bishop Street Derry/Londonderry BT47 6PW | Book for Holywell Trust |
Ways to respond
Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.