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Charity Commission leadership praise ‘mission critical’ trustees

Charity Commission leadership praise ‘mission critical’ trustees

Monday, 06 November 2023

Regulator CEO and Chair mark Trustees’ Week 2023...

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Charity Commission advice on how to help civilians impacted by the Israel Gaza conflict

Charity Commission advice on how to help civilians impacted by the Israel Gaza conflict

Friday, 03 November 2023

Charity regulator urges people to give support via existing, regulated charities....

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Homelessness charity investigated by regulator

Homelessness charity investigated by regulator

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

The Charity Commission’s concerns relate to conflicts of interest and related party transactions....

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Charity Commission launches statutory inquiry into charity that supports older people

Charity Commission launches statutory inquiry into charity that supports older people

Thursday, 19 October 2023

The Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes has repeatedly failed to file its annual accounting information....

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Orlando Fraser's speech at Charity Law Association Conference 2023

Orlando Fraser's speech at Charity Law Association Conference 2023

Friday, 13 October 2023

In a speech at the CLA's annual conference, the Charity Commission Chair sets out his vision for the Commission and his personal ambitions and priorit...

Charity Commission opens inquiry into poverty relief charity over financial activity

Charity Commission opens inquiry into poverty relief charity over financial activity

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

The regulator has announced an inquiry into the Centre for Skills Enhancement Limited. ...

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Regulator opens inquiry into religious poverty relief charity over financial activity

Regulator opens inquiry into religious poverty relief charity over financial activity

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

The Charity Commission has announced an inquiry into Jesus Power House Ministries LTD....

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New charities’ Annual Return now available

New charities’ Annual Return now available

Thursday, 05 October 2023

Charity Commission launches the return for 2023 via My Charity Commission Account service....

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Regulator publishes new guidance on charities’ social media use

Regulator publishes new guidance on charities’ social media use

Monday, 18 September 2023

The Charity Commission has issued new guidance on charities’ use of social media. ...

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Inquiry opened into charity operating in West Africa

Inquiry opened into charity operating in West Africa

Friday, 08 September 2023

The regulator’s concerns relate to the charity’s financial management and record-keeping. ...

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Charity Commission CEO to conclude term of office in 2024

Charity Commission CEO to conclude term of office in 2024

Wednesday, 06 September 2023

Dr Helen Stephenson, the Charity Commission's longest serving Chief Executive, has announced her decision to step down from her position. ...

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Regulator’s inquiry into Care4Calais finds serious historic misconduct and/or mismanagement

Regulator’s inquiry into Care4Calais finds serious historic misconduct and/or mismanagement

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Charity Commission says governance has improved significantly under new leadership. ...

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Drama school investigated by charity regulator

Drama school investigated by charity regulator

Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Kogan Academy of Dramatic Arts has previously been issued with an Official Warning for not filing its accounting information....

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Charity Commission opens inquiry into The Schwarzschild Foundation

Charity Commission opens inquiry into The Schwarzschild Foundation

Friday, 18 August 2023

The regulator has opened an inquiry into a charity which provides education and the relief of poverty for women and girls in the orthodox Jewish faith...

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Charity Commission opens inquiry into Dalaid

Charity Commission opens inquiry into Dalaid

Friday, 18 August 2023

The regulator has opened an inquiry into Dalaid, a charity that aims to relieve poverty and advance Jewish education....

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Interim Manager appointed to religious charity

Interim Manager appointed to religious charity

Tuesday, 08 August 2023

The Charity Commission has appointed an Interim Manager to Dudley Central Mosque and Muslim Community Centre. ...

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Inquiry launched into heart disease charity

Inquiry launched into heart disease charity

Friday, 04 August 2023

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Have A Heart Foundation....

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Watchdog reports on investigation into Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain

Watchdog reports on investigation into Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain

Friday, 04 August 2023

The Charity Commission has today published a report of its inquiry into Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain. ...

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Guidance on investments refreshed to help improve clarity and boost trustee confidence

Guidance on investments refreshed to help improve clarity and boost trustee confidence

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The Charity Commission has updated its guidance on charities and investments....

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Update on Commission's ongoing inquiry into Islamic Centre of England Limited

Update on Commission's ongoing inquiry into Islamic Centre of England Limited

Monday, 31 July 2023

Regulator confirms the charity is closed due to ongoing problems around its insurance cover....

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Charity regulator’s new digital service goes live

Charity regulator’s new digital service goes live

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Charities’ new ‘front door’ into Charity Commission digital services will be available from the end of this month....

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Charities investigated over poor financial management

Charities investigated over poor financial management

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Concerns including the use of blank cheques have led to new inquiries into two charities funding educational institutes in Israel....

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Over £130,000 of local relief charity funds spent on home renovations and antique clocks, inquiry finds

Over £130,000 of local relief charity funds spent on home renovations and antique clocks, inquiry finds

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Charity regulator concludes its inquiry into The Cowesby Trust, helping to secure the return of over £130,000 of charitable funds....

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Charity Commission opens inquiry into addiction recovery charity

Charity Commission opens inquiry into addiction recovery charity

Monday, 03 July 2023

The regulator has opened an inquiry into New Wineskins Charitable Trust, which operates under its working name of U-Turn Recovery Project....

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£270,000 recovered to aid poverty relief as regulator intervenes in poorly managed charity

£270,000 recovered to aid poverty relief as regulator intervenes in poorly managed charity

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

The Charity Commission has published the results of its inquiry into Resham Helping Hand....

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Official Warning issued to dog rescue charity

Official Warning issued to dog rescue charity

Thursday, 15 June 2023

The Charity Commission has issued an Official Warning to The UK German Shepherd Rescue Angels....

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Charities gain new powers as more legislative changes come into force

Charities gain new powers as more legislative changes come into force

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

New powers from the Charities Act 2022 have now come into effect resulting in changes for the sector....

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Charity Commission launches inquiry into cancer charity

Charity Commission launches inquiry into cancer charity

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

The regulator has opened a statutory inquiry into patient support and cancer awareness charity Melanoma UK -- Incorporating Factor 50....

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Regulator investigates charity funding orphanage in Bangladesh

Regulator investigates charity funding orphanage in Bangladesh

Friday, 12 May 2023

The Charity Commission launches inquiry into Asia Pacific Childrens Fund over concerns about money spent overseas and sent to related parties. ...

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Regulator announces inquiry into London based educational charity

Regulator announces inquiry into London based educational charity

Thursday, 11 May 2023

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into a London-based think tank. ...

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