Only NGOs enrolled in the Register of Voluntary Organisations would be able to benefit from Malta Community Chest Fund funds from next year, President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca President said.
During a news conference to announce the 38 NGOs that would be receiving funds from the MCCF this year, Ms Coleiro Preca said the decision was taken with the consent of the bishops of Malta and Gozo.
She urged Church organisations to register in order to benefit from funds.