Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude has reappointed William Shawcross CVO as Chair of the Charity Commission, expanding his role from 2 to 3 days per week. The reappointment will ensure the continuity of the Commission’s 3 year transformation… Read more ›
A shorter version of this article was published by the Guardian Voluntary Sector Network on 22/01/2015. The National Audit Office doesn’t do gushing praise. When they report on the findings of their work, they tend to be measured, and are… Read more ›
The Charity Commission has welcomed a report highlighting the significant early progress it has made in becoming a more rigorous, proactive and risk-based regulator. The National Audit Office (NAO) report follows up on a previous review in December 2013, and… Read more ›
This document sets out the commission’s regulatory guidance to trustees on the use of fiscal reliefs available to charities, including participation by charities in tax avoidance arrangements. It explains how: reasonable and prudent use of fiscal reliefs and tax planning… Read more ›
We have published a report of our Operational compliance case involving the charity The Priory of England and The Islands of the Order of St John. The report explains why we got involved with the charity, what regulatory concerns we… Read more ›
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has launched a digital service that allows a charity’s accountant or other nominated agent to submit accounts on behalf of their client charity. All charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs),… Read more ›
The Charity Commission is urging charities with a 31 January deadline for accounts and annual returns to file on time and file online. Charities have ten months from the end of their financial year to submit their annual documents. Around… Read more ›
This policy paper sets out how, when and why the commission: announces the opening of statutory inquiries into charities makes statements about other live regulatory cases responds to media coverage of its current regulatory work
This policy paper sets out how, when and why the commission: announces the opening of statutory inquiries into charities makes statements about other live regulatory cases responds to media coverage of its current regulatory work
Charities that need to submit accounts All charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs) regardless of income, and all other charities with income over £25,000 must submit their accounts and a trustees’ annual report to the commission. Charity trustees are responsible for ensuring… Read more ›