Have your say on the Code of Good Governance
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
Most charity boards are aware of and utilise the Code of Good Governance (2016) developed by the Developing Governance Group. A consultation is underway on a revised Code and the Group would welcome contributions from the charity sector. You can read more about this on the NICVA website and find a l...
What a winner! Social Enterprise NI Awards
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
On 11th October 2019 Edwards & Co. were delighted to sponsor and support the annual Social Enterprise NI Awards at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast. The awards, ably hosted by UTV’s Paul Clark, showcased the Social Enterprise Sector in Northern Ireland, and were attended by over 450 guests...
Update from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland in light of the High Court case
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
Sarah and Jenny have been receiving a number of queries from clients in relation to the impact that the High Court ruling of May 2019 has on pending decisions and regulatory work of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has put an update on its n...
£16 million Dormant Account Fund for Northern Ireland
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
On 12th September 2019 the Department of Finance has announced that a £16 million Dormant Account Fund will be established. This will support projects in the 3rd Sector. The Fund is funded from dormant bank and building society accounts of which they have been unable to trace the customer or t...
Take part in the new Public Consultation from the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
The Commission wants to hear from charity trustees, organisations and professionals which help charities, and members of the public who are interested in the good governance of charities. The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to the Annu...
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
Our recent case load has included a number of organisations which are unincorporated associations with charitable status that are seeking to restructure as companies limited by guarantee. The “incorporation of an existing unincorporated charity as a company” – (rather a mouthful bu...
The Informed Trustee – Online Training for your Charity Trustees
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
It is hard to believe that The Informed Trustee online training programme for charity trustees is already a year old. This online course aims to equip charity trustees with the knowledge they need to be successful charity board members. You can find out more information from the Editor in Chief,...
