What is the role of Charities Unit (CU)?

Its roles include:

• Ensuring Regulatory Compliance

• Example:

  • Registration and De-registration of charities

  • Review of Annual Reports and Financial Statements

  • Undertake enforcement action on errant charities

• Promoting Good Governance & Best Practices

• Example:

  • Enhance effectiveness of charities

  • Promote best practices

  • Enhance public confidence

  • Providing funding and support through Charities Capability Fund (CCF)

• Becoming a Proactive Advisory on Charity Matters

• Example:

  • Understand the charity’s/Institution of a Public Character (IPC)’s programmes and activities

  • Share good governance and best practices

  • Provide charities/IPCs with guides and resources

  • Build long-term relationships with charities/IPCs.