Status
The Commission is a non-departmental public body, supported by the Department for Social Development. Its main role is to register and regulate the estimated 7,000-10,000 charities working within Northern Ireland. The Charities Act (NI) 2008 created the Charity Commission and the same Act sets out its powers.
The regulation and registration of charities in Northern Ireland will bring the region into line with other parts of the United Kingdom. The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and the Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) operate similarly in their respective jurisdictions.
The registration process for charities was suspended in 2010, as the Charities Act (NI) 2008 needed to be amended to clarify the "public benefit" test. This was resolved in January 2013, following which a consultation was announced prior to commencing registration.
In the meantime, the Commission was already able to exercise its power to investigate the affairs of charities when abuse or harm is suspected.
Read more about this topic: Charity Commission For Northern Ireland
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