Role of management committees: where can I get more information?
Listed alphabetically 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
Key contact organisations within Northern Ireland:
Age Concern (NI)
3 Lower Crescent, Belfast, BT7 1NR Tel: 028 9024 5729
Website: www.ageconcernni.org
Community Change
Philip House, 123-137 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AB Tel: 028 9023 2587
Email: info@communitychange-ni.org
Website: www.communitychange-ni.org
Help the Aged
Ascot House, Shaftsbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB
Tel: 02890 230666
Email: info@helptheaged.co.uk
NI Charity Commission
The new Charity Commission for Northern Ireland came into being on the 1st June 2009.
The temporary website for the new Charity Commission for Northern Ireland can be found by clicking here where more information on The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, the Commission and the timetable for implementation are available.
NI Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA)
Provides advice, training and publications. Check out the downloadable resources in the publications section and access direct support through the Charity Advice Service.
61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, BT15 2GB. Tel: 02890 877777
Email: charityadvice@nicva.org
Website: www.nicva.org
NI Pre-School Play Association (NIPPA)
6 Wildflower Way, Apollo Road, Belfast, BT12 6TA Tel: 028 9066 2825
Website: www.nippa.org
NI Tenants Action Project (NITAP)
Headquarters, PO 131, Ballymena, BT43 6BD Tel: 028 2564 5676
Email: infor@nitap.org
Website: www.nitap.org
North West Community Network
23 Bishop Street, L'Derry, BT48 6PR Tel: 028 7127 9090
Email: info@nwcn.org
Playboard
59-65 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AA Tel: 028 9080 3380
Rural Community Network (RCN)
38a Oldtown Street, Cookstown, BT80 8EF Tel: 028 8676 6670
Email: info@ruralcommunitynetwork.org
Website: www.ruralcommunitynetwork.org
Volunteer Development Agency
Provides, information, advice and training to voluntary management committees, including through this website, the DIY Committee Guide. Published the Committee Matters research on management committees in Northern Ireland.
129 Ormeau Road, Belfast, BT7 1SH.
Tel: 02890 236100
Email: info@volunteering-ni.org
Website: www.volunteering-ni.org
Youthnet
The Warehouse, 7 James Street South, Belfast, BT2 8DN Tel: 028 9033 1880
Email: info@youthnet.co.uk
Website: www.youthnetni.org.uk
Other sources of online support and advice
ACEVO
Professional organisation for chief executives in the voluntary and community sector. Provides good practice guidance relevant for Management Committees. Download or order publications regarding relationships between the Management Committee and the Chief Executive.
Charity Commission for England and Wales
Provides guidance for charities and a range of downloadable publications. Provides legal guidance for England and Wales. Good practice principles also apply to Northern Ireland. Look in particular at their section on how to be an effective trustee.
Charity Governance
A subscription-based website containing guidance and resources for management committees/trustees.
Charity Trustees Network
A support network for management committee members of charitable organisations.
Companies House
Guidance for limited companies on their statutory responsibilities, including advice on the responsibilities of Company Directors and Secretary.
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment
Provides downloadable publications of relevance to companies e.g. director/secretary responsibilities.
Institute for Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
Although more for the corporate sector, a few useful downloadable resource sheets under its products/services section and best practice guides.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
Provides guidance on a range of topics relevant to management committees under topic of trustees and governance.
VolResource
A range of information and downloadable resources including governance and organisational management.
