We have published a report of our Operational compliance case involving the charity Oxfam. The report explains why we got involved with the charity, what regulatory concerns we assessed and what the impact of our case was. These reports help… Read more ›
We have published a report of our Operational compliance case involving the charity Oxfam. The report explains why we got involved with the charity, what regulatory concerns we assessed and what the impact of our case was. These reports help… Read more ›
Only a small proportion of charities ever become subject to a commission compliance case, according to a report published today. Tackling abuse and mismanagement demonstrates that, of the over 164,000 registered charities, 1,929 experienced problems that prompted the commission to… Read more ›
Decision made by the Charity Commission on 9 December 2014 The PDSA requested a Scheme which would amend the objects of the charity as well as amending its power of investment and the provisions regarding auditing of accounts. Because the… Read more ›
We have published a report of our Operational compliance case involving the charity The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) . The report explains why we got involved with the charity, what regulatory concerns we assessed and what the impact… Read more ›
Changes to governing documents by scheme Your charity’s governing document is likely to have a section that says its trustees have power to make certain types of changes (‘a power of amendment’). Even if it doesn’t, the law may give… Read more ›
When to change your charity’s governing document Your charity’s purposes and the rules for how it should operate are set out in its governing document. Only change your governing document if it’s in your charity’s best interest to do so.… Read more ›
Updated: Rates, allowances and duties have been updated for the tax year 2015 to 2016 Your charity is trading if it sells goods or services to customers. There are rules on what types of activities count as trading. Overview Your… Read more ›
The inquiry was opened on 8 July 2014. The charity’s objects are to advance the education of the public in particular by the provision of vocational education. The commission first opened an operational compliance case into the charity in July… Read more ›
You can read the full statement of the result of the inquiry on GOV.UK. The charity provides recreation and leisure facilities via the Concordia Theatre. On 31 January 2014, following receipt of information from Leicestershire Police and Leicestershire County Council’s… Read more ›