I was wondering late last night - if I could give Northern Ireland Government a list of practical actions to improve the financial viability and growth of the charity and not-for-profit sector in this small part of the world what would be on it - so here is a list of 15 actions for a start. Distribute Dormant Accounts now. The money is there - spend it. Set up a Northern Ireland Peace Fund ahead of the end of European Funding in 2020. Not to mention replacement for other important European funding Invest in Gift Aid training for charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs. The money is there to be claimed - the knowledge to claim it is not. Reform the NI Lotteries Act to enable greater use of charity raffles. Having a legal £1 maximum is very restrictive and many raffles are unwittingly run illegally. Do not break the centuries old rates relief for charity shops. Provide challenge funds for the sector to encourage local philanthropy. Provide support to raising money from G