We have reviewed our approach to sponsorship donations, following feedback from parties. Our new guidance on sponsorship will apply to sponsorship accepted from 1 January 2027 onwards.

You should continue to use our current sponsorship guidance which will apply to sponsorship accepted up until the end of 2026.

Political party donations and loans in Northern Ireland

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Conference or event packages

Some parties may offer overall discounts when a combined package of items relating to an event are purchased together, for example a conference stand, a number of admission passes, and a number of seats at a dinner.

If you offer a conference package, you will need to consider each part of the package to assess whether it is reportable.

Some elements may be exempt, such as an admission charge, whilst others elements of the package, such as non-exempt types of advertising, will be treated as sponsorship if they help to meet the costs of the event.

Last updated: 21 November 2023