The Isle of Man’s Attorney General’s Chambers has launched a public consultation on the regulatory framework for charities in the Isle of Man.
This consultation is part of the Government’s response to the recommendations of the Post‑Legislative Scrutiny Committee, which reviewed how the Charities Registration and Regulation Act 2019 is working in practice.
Charities play an important role in Island life, supporting communities locally and internationally. The consultation seeks practical views from charities, trustees, professionals and members of the public on how the current system can be improved to ensure it remains effective, proportionate and easy to operate, whilst managing the risk of charitable organisations who operate on the Island.
In particular, the consultation asks for feedback on:
- whether electronic filing is working in practice and any legislative change required
- whether smaller charities should be subject to different registration or regulatory requirements
- what exemptions should apply to religious or ecclesiastical charities
- whether accounting and reporting requirements should be more flexible, including where a charity exceeds current thresholds due to a one‑off donation.
The aim is to ensure that the framework supports charities and their trustees to carry out their work and remains proportionate to the size and nature of each charity, acknowledging the risk of charity activity in the Island.
The Attorney General’s Chambers encourages all stakeholders to respond, particularly those with direct experience of running or supporting a charity, or those involved with advising or fundraising.
The consultation is open until Sunday 21st June 2026.
