Set up a charity

Introduction

Guide

If you want to set up a business that addresses social problems, helps to prevent or relieve poverty, or advances the arts, culture or science - then setting up a charity is an option for you.

Charities exist to benefit the public. A charity must fall into a category that is defined as charitable.

This guide will provide information on how to set up a charity in Northern Ireland, including how to choose a structure for your charity, choose a name for your charity and register your charity with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

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