Northern Ireland’s charity regulator is set to take to the road with a series of seminars focusing on good governance and charity regulation.
In association with the Developing Governance Group, the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is offering the free seminars at venues across Northern Ireland.
Tom McGrath, Chief Commissioner, explained: "Following the beginning of registration in December, we are delighted to be able to support the Developing Governance Group in hosting a series of seminars for charities.
"With a number of changes to charity regulation over recent years, and the interim reporting for registered charities programme launching in April, there has never been a better time to find out more about the Commission’s role and responsibilities.
"Each seminar will focus on good governance within charities, covering new regulations and providing an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and provide their views on a draft of the revised Code of Good Governance.
"We hope that people involved with all aspects of local charities, from trustees through to staff and volunteers, will take the time to join us at the seminars and gain a wider knowledge of charity regulation and good governance."
In conjunction with local support networks, the events are currently scheduled as below.
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Date
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Venue
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To book a place please contact
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Thurs 10 April
2pm to 4.30pm
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NICVA
61 Duncairn Gardens
Belfast
BT15 2GB
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Cathy, NICVA on 028 9087 7777 or email
cathy.breslin@nicva.org
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Tues 29 April
7pm to 9pm
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Rural Community Network
Oldtown Street
Cookstown
BT80 8EF
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Teresa, Rural Community Network,
on 028 8676 6670 or email
teresa@ruralcommunitynetwork.org
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Tues 6 May
7.30pm to 9.30pm
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Community House
Drumragh Ave
Omagh
BT78 1DP
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Fiona, Omagh Forum for Rural
Associations on 028 8225 1559 or email
info@omaghforum.org
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Tues 13 May
7pm to 9pm
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Fermanagh House
Broadmeadow Place
Enniskillen
BT74 7HR
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Hazel, The Fermanagh Trust,
on 028 6632 0210 or email
hazel@fermanaghtrust.org
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Thurs 15 May
7pm to 9pm
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Ballymote Centre
40 Killough Rd
Downpatrick
BT30 6PY
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Libby, County Down Rural Community
Network on 028 4461 2311 or email
libby@countydownrcn.com
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Tues 20 May
7pm to 9pm
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Killymaddy Centre
190 Ballygawley Road
Dungannon
BT71 1TF
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Lisa, COSTA on 028 855 56880 or email
info.costa@btconnect.com
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Thurs 22 May
5pm to 7pm
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Ballybot House
28 Cornmarket
Newry
BT35 8BG
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Edna or Carol, Confederation of
Community Groups on 028 3026 1022 or
email info@ccgnewrycommunity.org
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Tues 27 May
7.30pm to 9.30pm
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The Braid Town Hall
Museum & Arts Centre
1-29 Bridge Street
Ballymena
BT43 5EJ
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Susan, North Antrim Community Network,
on 028 2177 2100 or email info@nacn.org
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Tuesday
3 June
10am to 12.30pm
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The Junction
8-14 Bishop’s Street
Derry City
BT48 6HW
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Neola, North West Community Network on
028 7127909 or email info@nwcn.org
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Tuesday
10 June
5pm to 7.30pm
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Volunteer Now
34 Shaftesbury Square
Belfast
BT2 7DB
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Sandra Faulkner, Volunteer Now
on 028 9023 2020 or email
Sandra.Faulkner@volunteernow.co.uk
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For more information on the Developing Good Governance group please visit their website www.diycommitteeguide.org
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For more information please contact Shirley Kernan, Charity Commission Communications Officer, on telephone: 028 3832 0169, mobile: 07827338978 or email: shirley.kernan@charitycommissionni.org.uk
