We’ve updated our guidance on fundraising (CC20) and emergency appeals guidance (CC40) to help trustees clearly understand their responsibilities, especially at a time when charities may need to work harder for donations whilst also seeing increased demand for their services.
Discover a few quick steps you can take to make it tougher for fraudsters to take advantage of your goodwill when donating to charity this Christmas.
A general election is on the horizon and we understand that many of you, as charity leaders and trustees, will see this as a critical moment to speak up for your beneficiaries and highlight your causes. Charities have a proud …
This comment piece was first published in the Sunday Telegraph on 26 November 2023. As aid lorries enter Gaza during the current pause in hostilities, we are reminded once again of the vital role charities play in meeting humanitarian needs. …
The supported housing sector is a space where many aspects of civil society come together to meet the needs of vulnerable people. Although supported housing can be provided by local authorities, housing associations and private landlords, in many cases supported …
New guidance published by the Charity Commission makes it clear that charities who use social media should have a policy in place and ensure that it’s followed. But, when you’re busy in the day-to-day (creating and scheduling posts, researching new …
It has been a consistent priority for the Charity Commission to learn more about the public’s attitudes towards charities and trustees’ understanding of their role.
The Big Help Out aims to help people experience volunteering and make a difference in their communities. Getting On Board and the Charity Commission are here to support. Volunteering can be incredibly rewarding, and there are many ways in which …
Update (1 August 2023): Our refreshed investment guidance has been published. Read Investing charity money: guidance for trustees. A key priority for the Commission is to support trustees in managing their charities well. One of the ways in which we …
One of the hallmarks of our free and democratic society is the space it grants individuals and organisations to speak out on behalf of those in need. Quite rightly, this role often falls to charities. Our charities have a long …
Sam Jackson introduces ‘My Charity Commission Account’ and explains what it means for you and your charity.