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Proposed changes to the Tier 3 and Tier 4 Standards webinar series

The recordings for the two part webinar series on the proposed changes to the Tier 3 and Tier 4 Standards are now available

Incorporated Societies Act webinar series

The recordings for the two part webinar series on the new Incorporated Societies Act are now available

Blog: It's your first Audit, what do you need to file?

Our latest blog is out! It gives useful information for charities who may require Audits or Reviews.

Donations page updated

We have updated our donations page to include information on donating to charities and donating as a charity.

Charities Services Annual Meeting recordings

We've just published the recordings of our 2021 Annual Meeting. You can now watch the speeches, the Q&A session or the full event.

Read our new blog post: Being flexible with your rules

Learn how your rules can give you the flexibility to meet and make decisions remotely where it's not possible or safe to meet in person.

Information on COVID-19 for registered charities

These pages include how we're working, information for registered charities about COVID-19 and how to support registered charities through COVID-19.

Webinar recording: Before you register as a charity

In this webinar recording Charities Services covers what you need to consider before registering as a charity.

New resource for charities: Charity Handbook

This resource has been designed to help you keep track of the information that you need to run your charity.

New blog post - Health and Safety

This blog explains how the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 may apply to your charity.

Video for new officers of registered charities

We have a short video to help new officers of registered charities to understand their role and how to govern their charity well.

Webinar recording: Societies, trusts, companies – which structure is right for your charity?

In this webinar recording Charities Services provides information on the different types of structures a charity can have.

How does Charities Services handle complaints?

Our latest blog post looks at how Charities Services handles complaints and what happens when complaints lead to investigations.

Reviewing the Tier 3 and Tier 4 Standards Blog

The External Reporting Board (XRB) has written a blog on Reviewing the Tier 3 and Tier 4 Standards. Find out how you can give your feedback.

New blog post - The new Trusts Act – What does it mean for registered charities?

This blog explains the changes to the Trusts Act that affect charitable trusts. It covers what you need to know about the Act and what you need to do

Charities Services Annual Meeting recording

Recording of speeches and the Q&A session from this year's annual meeting is now available.

Innovation and best practice in charity reporting - Feedback on the 2020 Charity Reporting Awards

This guest blog was written by Dr Cherrie Yang, a judge for the 2020 New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards. She reflects on good charity reporting.

Tier 4 Reporting webinar recording

Charities Services presented a webinar on 3 November 2020 for Tier 4 charities. A recording of that webinar and a list of resources are now available.

Blog post - 12 June 2020

This blog explains how COVID-19 might impact on audit reports on the Register and gives advice on how to understand information in an audit report

Information on COVID-19 for registered charities.

Answers for registered charities on the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. We will keep this resource updated.