Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

Are you one of the over 2,000 charities due to file their annual reports and accounts with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland by 31 January? Use our Top Ten Tips to make filing easy and stress-free: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/over-2-...

The annual reporting deadline for over 2,000 charities is 31 January. Don’t forget to file your annual report and accounts on time! ✔ Keep your charity’s status green

Deadline alert: 31 January

Over 2,000 charities are due to submit their annual reports and accounts to the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland by 31 January.💡See our Annual Reporting Tips: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/over-2-000-charities-reminded-of-annual-reporting-deadline-31-january/

Matthew Smith KC, barrister in practice at Maitland Chambers, will deliver the keynote address at the Commission’s annual public meeting.

📅 22 Jan
🕙 10:30am-12:30pm (registration from 10am)
📍 Malone House, Belfast
👉www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/meet-our-guest-speaker-matthew-smith-kc/

"Building trust, driving impact, shaping the future”

Read the New Year Message from Northern Ireland’s Chief Charity Commissioner, Gerard McCurdy, here: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/new-yea...

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has launched a statutory inquiry into the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

More information available at: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/commission-opens-statutory-inquiry-into-presbyterian-church-in-ireland/

If your charity income has fallen please take a few minutes to complete our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/J7MGFGT

You can find out more about the survey, and our research, in our news article: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/survey-aims-to-understand-drop-in-charity-income/

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland looked at charity data from December 2013 to July 2025 and noticed something important: over 1,000 charities reported lower income in 2024–25 than the previous year. We want to understand why - and you can help us.

Our latest job opportunities close this weekend (midnight Sunday)- we’re looking for a:
✅ Legal Advisor
✅ Casework Officer
✅ Enquiries and Compliance Support Officer

Check it out - you’ll find all the information on our website: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/jobs/

He said: "Serving as a trustee allows me to contribute to the charity’s mission at a strategic level; helping guide decisions, promote awareness, and ensuring that vital resources reach those in the community who need them most."

Voices from Northern Ireland’s charity trustees.

Patrick Porter is a charity trustee at Pretty 'n’ Pink, a charity which holds deep personal significance as his mother is a breast cancer survivor.

We’re hiring! The Commission is recruiting for the following exciting roles:
✅ Legal Advisor
✅ Casework Officer
✅ Enquiries and Compliance Support Officer

📅 Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 14 December 2025

You’ll find all the information on our website: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/jobs/

Voices from charity trustees

Emer McCool is on the Board at HERe NI, which she joined to put her values into practice.

Emer: “I'd recommend becoming a trustee to anyone who wants to be part of something bigger - it connects activism, community and hope across the North of Ireland."

Your feedback will help us understand what’s happening and support the whole sector. Find out more at www.charitycommissionni.org.uk

Has your charity’s income dropped?

We’re running a quick survey (5 minutes) to find out why charity income has fallen. Your charity might have been chosen because you’re one of 1,000+ charities that reported lower income in 2024-25.
#CharitySurvey #NICharities #Charities #Charity #Charityresearch

We’re hiring! The Commission is recruiting for the following exciting roles:
✅ Legal Advisor
✅ Casework Officer
✅ Enquiries and Compliance Support Officer

📅 Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 14 December 2025

You’ll find all the information on our website: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/jobs/

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland will hold its annual public meeting on Thursday, 22 January 2026, from 10.30am to 12.30pm (registration opens at 10am) at Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Belfast, BT9 5PB.

For more info and booking see: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/commiss...

Your charity was selected because you’re one of 1,000+ charities reporting lower income in 2024-25 than the previous year. Help us understand this fall in income. Learn more 👉 www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/survey-aims-to-understand-drop-in-charity-income/

Has your charity been invited to take part in our “Why has charity income fallen” survey? It only takes 5 mins and we’d love to hear from you!

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland will hold its annual public meeting on Thursday, 22 January 2026, from 10.30am to 12.30pm (registration opens at 10am) at Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Belfast, BT9 5PB.

For more info and booking see: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/commiss...

He said: "I would recommend volunteering to everyone as, whilst it can be hard work at times, it’s always very rewarding. I believe there’s an onus on us all to make some positive contribution to the area in which we live.”

Voices from Northern Ireland's trustees

Gerry McCaffrey became a trustee of Eskra Community Association (ECA) when the charity formed in March 2000.

The survey takes just five minutes. We know trustees and volunteers are busy, but your input matters and, of course, you can opt out if you prefer. Have you received an email from us? Find out more here 👉 www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/survey-...

Research on the charity register (2013-2025) shows over 1,000 charities reported lower income in 2024-25 compared to the previous year. To understand why, we’ve invited a sample of these charities to take part in our “Why has charity income fallen?” survey.

Between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2025 the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland received 40,095 sets of charity accounts and reports, giving a deep insight into the charity sector and the role it is playing in our economy: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/media/2258/t...

Drawing on data from over 7,000 registered charities, a new research report from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland offers a valuable snapshot of the charity sector. Check it out here: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/media/2258/t... #trusteesweek

Trustees Week 2025
Bill Megraw, a trustee at County Down Rural Community Network, recommends the role: "There's a huge feeling of satisfaction to be gained from making use of one’s experience, connections and professional knowledge to assist the voluntary sector in the tremendous work that it does.”

Celebrating Trustees’ Week 2025 - voices from Northern Ireland’s charity trustees

This week (3-7 Nov) is Trustees’ Week 2025. To mark the occasion, we spoke with some trustees to find out about their role. Here's what they had to say: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/celebra...

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The new Charities Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP) has been published today, making charities’ financial reporting requirements more proportionate to their size.

Read about the key changes here: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/shift-t...

If your charity’s financial year ended on 31st December 2024, your annual return is due in 10 days!

Find all the tools and resources you need to file successfully here: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/manage-your-...

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