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...
Consultation on Lotteries and Gambling
Posted By: Jenny Ebbage
After a long lapse since the last consultation the Department for Communities are now seeking views on the regulation of gambling in Northern Ireland. The closing date for the consultation is 21st February 2020. This will be of particular interest for charities and other not for profit bodies that...
What happens if you die without a will?
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
If you die without a will your assets will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy. These rules set out which relative or relatives are entitled to your estate and there are different rules depending upon whether you are married or not. The person who deals with the practicalities of...
Big Changes ahead for Employment Tribunal Claims
Posted By: Julie Leonard
Following a change in Northern Ireland employment law, the Labour Relations Agency will provide a new service to employees, employers, and their representatives (to be known as EC early conciliation). Early Conciliation comes into effect from 27 January 2020. As a result, anyone who wishes to lo...
PSNI launch their annual Domestic Abuse Campaign
Posted By: Carla Fraser
The PSNI have released shocking statistics, reporting that last year they received a report of domestic violence every 17 minutes and, on Christmas day alone, there were 116 reports of domestic incidents. These statistics may be somewhat unbelievable as the festive period is, for many families, a h...
Posted By: Cathy Warnock
It is possible for a will to be made for a person who lacks the mental capacity to make a Will for themselves – this is known as a Statutory Will. There is a provision contained within the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 whereby a Statutory Will can be made by application through...
