Document Library

The Document Library is the central repository for documents issued by, and relating to the Church of Ireland. Please click here to view a ‘how to’ guide on using this valuable resource.

• Statement of Charitable Purposes and Objects (NI)

  Last Updated: 09/11/2022

  The charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.

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• Statement of Charitable Purposes and Objects (RI)

  Last Updated: 09/11/2022

  The Charitable purpose of the Church of Ireland is the advancement of religion.

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• Charitable statement of purpose, objects and public benefit (RI & NI)

  Last Updated: 09/11/2022

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• Trustee Declaration – Change of Particulars (RI)

  Last Updated: 09/11/2022

  Trustees’ declaration to accompany a notification of change of particulars in Register of Charities

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• Charitable purpose and objects (RI)

  Last Updated: 08/11/2022

  Statement of Charitable Purposes and Objects (RoI) – approved by The General Synod of the Church of Ireland for use by parishes and other Church of Ireland bodies in registering under the Charities Act 2009

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• Conflicts of Interest

  Last Updated: 25/10/2022

  Standard parish conflict of interest policy

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• Template Agenda

  Last Updated: 19/10/2022

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• Navigating our Safeguarding website

  Last Updated: 14/10/2022

  Our safeguarding website presents our policies and procedures for Adult and Child Safeguarding, outlines the best practice for parishes, and lists events where you can get training and advice around safeguarding issues.

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• Charity Governance Code Reporting (RI)

  Last Updated: 05/10/2022

  Guidelines on annual CRA Charity Governance Code reporting and required documents.

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• Book of Reports 2022

  Last Updated: 26/09/2022

  Held in Belfast

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