A new welcome pack is available for charity trustees which focuses on the main duties of the role. It provides essential information to help you understand governance basics, financial filing requirements and how the Charity Commission can offer support. It… Read more ›
Each year there are around 100,000 new trustees, appointed either as trustees of newly registered charities or existing established charities. We recognise the vital role that they play and welcome people who take on a trustee position. This guide is… Read more ›
The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has published the findings of a study which has found that cultural factors, such as placing excessive trust or responsibility in individuals, or the lack of internal challenge and… Read more ›
Insider fraud is committed by someone involved with the charity, whether a trustee, an employee or volunteer. Themes of these anonymised case studies about insider fraud include poor or non-application of financial controls, low fraud awareness and excessive trust or… Read more ›
Insider fraud is committed by someone involved with the charity, whether a trustee, an employee or volunteer.
On 4 April 2018 the regulator opened a statutory inquiry into the charity over concerns about its handling, reporting and response to serious allegations of misconduct and harassment involving senior staff members in 2012 and 2015. Among the issues under… Read more ›
The Charity Commission has provided an update on the work of its safeguarding taskforce, established in February after the public spotlight on Oxfam and subsequent increased serious reporting. The purpose of the interim taskforce is to help the Commission manage… Read more ›
Good morning I am delighted to be here with you this morning. It is great to be among so many people involved in such a wide range of charitable endeavours. Thank you for having me here. This is my first… Read more ›
Giving to charity is a longstanding and important tradition, and the British public are generous when it comes to supporting charitable causes. Sadly, that generosity can sometimes be undermined by those who seek to intercept charitable funds for their own… Read more ›
The Charity Commission, the charity regulator for England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into The Save the Children Fund (registered number 213890) over concerns about the charity’s handling, reporting and response to serious allegations of misconduct and harassment… Read more ›