We will be working with charities to promote fraud prevention and help them develop anti-fraud cultures.
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Thursday, 19 October 2017
During fraud awareness week we’ll be helping the charity sector become more resilient to fraud.
Monday, 16 October 2017
This alert is being issued because of increasing reports of phishing scams. We are urging charities to be vigilant and protect themselves from harm.
Thursday, 12 October 2017
The Charity Commission issues advice to military charities.
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
An update about charity registrations and response times for processing applications.
Friday, 25 August 2017
One of our key suppliers experienced technical issues, which prevented access to some of our online services.
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
We are looking for people to help us test our digital services to make them easier to use.
Thursday, 10 August 2017
Information about charitable grants for individuals and families affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.
Tuesday, 27 June 2017
Essential maintenance is being carried out on the forms you use to contact us.
Thursday, 15 June 2017
Interim Manager appointed to Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators (303167).
Friday, 05 May 2017
Our online guidance and services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Thursday, 06 April 2017
Regulator issues advice to English registered providers of social housing (RPs) which are charities.
Friday, 24 February 2017
Commission and police strongly advise charities against the use of cash couriers.
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
3,584 charities with an income over £250,000 and financial year ending 31 March 2016 still need to file their documents before 31 January 2017.
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, is issuing this alert to the public to raise awareness of sham charity appeals.
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Catch up on the slides, speeches and a storify round-up of the day.
Friday, 16 December 2016
Commission to report on its work over the past year and answer questions from attendees.
Friday, 16 December 2016
Commission to report on its work over the past year and answer questions from attendees.
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Warning about malicious ‘phishing emails’.
Friday, 09 December 2016
Commission reminds charities that they must identify and comply with data protection laws and regulations.
Tuesday, 08 November 2016
Trustees’ six key duties and how they can best fulfil them.
Tuesday, 08 November 2016
Alert reminds charities that agreements must be in their best interests and comply with the legal requirements.
Wednesday, 02 November 2016
A summary of activities from the first Charity Fraud Awareness Week.
Tuesday, 01 November 2016
Regulatory alert issued on new Charities Act fundraising rules, coming into force on 1 November 2016.
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
1,579 charities with a financial year ending 31 December 2015 still need to file their documents before 31 October 2016.
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Annual return online form temporarily unavailable
Friday, 05 August 2016
The Charity Commission publishes four blogs explaining what can be done to build trust.
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
Director of Policy and Communications Sarah Atkinson blogs about the Charity Commission’s new research on public trust and confidence in charities.
Wednesday, 08 June 2016
Director of Policy and Communications Sarah Atkinson blogs about the Charity Commission’s new fundraising guidance.
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Further information relating the announcement on membership of the board of the Charity Commission.
Friday, 20 May 2016
The Charity Commission blogs about the new Charities Act which comes into force this year (2016-17).
Monday, 09 May 2016
The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, is issuing this alert to charities as regulatory advice under section 15(2) of the Charities Act 2011.
Wednesday, 27 April 2016
The Charity Commission blogs about how we plan to use online services to communicate directly with trustees over the next few years.
Friday, 22 April 2016
Charities encouraged to take part in Financial Action Task Force consultation on protecting charities against terrorist abuse.
Wednesday, 06 April 2016
The Charity Commission blogs about the new financial year.
Monday, 14 March 2016
First blog is from Chairman William Shawcross about changes at the commission over 2016.
Monday, 14 March 2016
New look and feel for the annual return 2016.
Friday, 11 March 2016
The Charity Commission is issuing this alert to charities as regulatory advice under section 15(2) of the Charities Act 2011.
Monday, 07 March 2016
Regulatory guidance for charities on engagement with the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union.
Tuesday, 01 March 2016
Ethical Property Foundation Charity Property Matters Survey 2016 launches today, 1 March.
Monday, 29 February 2016
Regulatory alert issued today on commercial partnerships and agreements with charities and their trading subsidiaries.
Wednesday, 03 February 2016
House of Lords agrees Commons amendments to Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill.
Friday, 22 January 2016
How to find out whether charities in your local area have complied.
Friday, 15 January 2016
How to find out whether charities in your local area have complied.
Wednesday, 13 January 2016
Many of the services provided by the Charity Commission can be carried out by charity trustees or their representatives.
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