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About the charity commission

The Commission, as the independent regulator of charities in Northern Ireland, is dedicated to supporting and enabling charities to fulfil their legal responsibilities and meet contemporary expectations, thereby enhancing public trust and confidence in the charitable sector.

  • Well run and trusted charities making a difference in peoples’ lives

  • Enabling charities to do things right through proportionate regulation, best practice and advice.

  • Integrity: Honest, open, supportive, fair, trustworthy, respectful, valuing diversity, accountable.
    Independence: Impartial, fearless, supporting equality, rigorous.
    Excellence: Striving to be the best we can be, implementing best practice, learning, influencing, leading, seeking continuous improvement, innovating, proactive, targeted.
    Accessible: Good communications, flexible approach, listening, respectful in tone, reflective, engaging, collaborative, encouraging and positive, visible.
    Proportionate: Supportive, targeted, being responsive.