This is what we consider to be the most relevant legislation currently available for Charities. Where cited ‘As amended’, amendments made by subsequent legislation are incorporated up to a date that is stated at the beginning of the regulation. Other UK legislation is available here.
Please note that, while the link to the Charities Commission for Northern Ireland is not legislation, it is an essential link which contains a lot of information on charities and should also be reviewed.
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