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TOPIC: Keeping it Legal
Listed below are a range of recommended sources of further information and advice regarding the role of Management Committees. Remember! The legal framework regarding voluntary and community organisations based in Northern Ireland is different from other parts of the UK. However, good practice principles and advice will be relevant to all groups.
Local support
Search the Signposting Directory for a fuller list of organisations in Northern Ireland who support and advise regarding the role of Management Committees.
Website Links
Charity Commission
Publications provide best practice guidelines for charities in Northern Ireland. Download advice on Charities and Fundraising and Charities and Insurance.
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment
Useful information for organisations registered (or wishing to register) as a company limited by guarantee in its companies registry section.
Department of Trade and Industry: Employment Relations
Provides downloadable information on most aspects of employment practice.
Publications section includes guidance for voluntary organisations on a range of areas of law including data protection.
Equality Commission
Provides a range of downloadable publications on topics such as disability, equal pay, fair employment and treatment, race, sex and sexual orientation, single equality bill and statutory duty.
Health & Safety Executive
Provides downloadable information and guidance on health and safety related areas including risk management and assessment.
Information Commissioner
Provides guidance on data protection, and an enquiry/information line Tel. 01625 545 745.
Institute of Fundraising
Provides comprehensive good practice guidance on various issues relating to fundraising within its Codes of Fundraising Practice.
Inland Revenue
Provides information on tax, PAYE, rates, and information regarding charities under its “businesses and corporations” section.
Invest Northern Ireland
Provides training, advice and support to community and voluntary groups who wish to start up a business.
Law Centre Northern Ireland
Provides downloadable publications. Provides free legal advice to members of the voluntary sector for an annual fee of approximately £50.
Labour Relations Agency
Comprehensive one-stop-shop for information, advice, downloadable publications and free training on employment practice.
National Minimum Wage Council
Up-to-date information on the national minimum wage and free helpline telephone 0845 6500 201.
NI Tenants Action Project
Check out their list of factsheets (available to order only) on topics such as fundraising, insurance and VAT.
NICVA
A range of downloadable resources on employment, insurance and good governance available from their publications section. Or contact the Charities Advice Service for specific guidance.
Tailored Interactive Guidance on Employment Rights
Provides user-friendly guidance for employers and employees on minimum wage, maternity, paternity & adoption rights.
Volunteer Development Agency
Download up to date guidance on legal issues and good practice publications concerning child protection and volunteers and the law. Also provides training and advice on these areas.
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