Update on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland decision – Court of Appeal Judgement
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
The Court of Appeal has upheld the finding of the High Court that the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 does not allow staff of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland to carry out its statutory powers. The Charity Commission is considering the ruling in full but has updated its website wit...
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
During the month of March 2020 we will be taking part in the NORTHERN IRELAND HOSPICE “Make a Will Month”. For those who wish to participate in the scheme we will be waiving our professional fee in relation to writing a basic Will, a pair of Wills or a codicil and clients will make a...
Can I get divorced online in Northern Ireland?
Posted By: Julie Tierney
No. The facility to get divorced online is not available in Northern Ireland. It is still necessary to lodge divorce papers with the Court office and for one or both divorcing spouses to attend at Court, depending on the circumstances. If you wish to issue proceedings without a solicitor, a copy...
Tying up loose ends following divorce
Posted By: Carla Fraser
While administration may be the last thing on your mind following lengthy divorce proceedings, it is important to tie up the loose ends in as soon as possible rather than face difficulties at a later stage. There are a number of items to sort out and it may be useful to ensure these form part of...
Charity Closures and Trustees’ Legal Duties
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
A recent report from the Charity Commission for England and Wales regarding St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice makes interesting reading in a situation where the charity trustees had to make a difficult and unpopular decision to close the charity’s in-patient unit. In July 2019 the charity...
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
You may think that your local community group or organisation is not a charity but perhaps think again! It is a legal requirement for all charity trustees to ensure that they come forward to register their charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. The Charity Commission for Northern...
Leadership and Good Governance Awards 2020
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
We are now coming into the awards season but there is still an opportunity to nominate your charity Board and Trustees in the Leadership and Good Governance Awards 2020. The application deadline is Friday 14th February 2020 so show some love for your Board. These awards are organised by VSB Founda...
