A thank you to all trustees
A thank you to all trustees
As we begin Trustees’ Week 2024, David Holdsworth thanks the hundreds of thousands of trustees in England and Wales who take on this role for the good of others.
Thanks but no thanks: when should charities refuse donations?
This article is no longer in date. Read our guidance on Accepting, refusing and returning donations to your charity. Recent high-profile scandals have left many charity trustees wondering how to do the right thing when it comes to accepting certain …
Charity whistleblowers: how and why we value them
We want to make it easier for charity workers and volunteers to draw serious concerns about their charity to our attention, particularly where the charity’s trustees and senior management team aren’t addressing them. The intelligence that we get from …
How to assess risk for charities working internationally
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Krishna Soni, Posted on:
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Governance, Guidance, International charities, Safeguarding
Charities working internationally may face particular risks due to their operating environment including the application of financial sanctions, greater levels of corruption or criminal activity and the presence of terrorists, proscribed groups or designated entities. As a risk-led regulator, we …
How charities are responding to cyber security threats
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Kate Sinnott, Head of Charity Engagement – National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Posted on:
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Cyber security, Fraud, Research
Guest blog by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The Cyber Security Breaches Survey is an annual report by The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It reports on how businesses and charities are responding to the cyber …
Can you help increase the number of young trustees?
Guest blog by The Social Change Agency Taken on Trust research published by the Charity Commission shows that 92% of trustees in England and Wales have an average age of 55-64 rising to 65-74 in smaller charities. While older trustees are over-represented …
Protecting your charity this Anti-Corruption Day and beyond
This Sunday (9 December) is International Anti-Corruption Day, a United Nations global campaign to raise awareness of the severity and impact of corruption to social and economic development. Around $1 trillion is paid in bribes each year and an estimated …
Freedom of speech helps charity, and society thrive – but it’s not an absolute right
As registrar of the 167,000 charities in England and Wales, we are witness every day to the outstanding role these organisations play in bettering society. Charities are at their best when they contribute to civil society by building social cohesion, …
Get involved in Trustees’ Week!
This week (12-16 November 2018) we highlight the role of a charity trustee, showing how their skills and experience support good causes throughout society. Trustees’ Week is an annual event celebrating the great work that trustees do. It promotes opportunities …
Why we introduced a step by step process for setting up a new charity
The Charity Commission wants charities to inspire public trust and to thrive. As the number of charities applying to register increases each year, it’s essential that we help people make an informed decision about whether to set up a charity …
There's no room for doubt around safeguarding: protecting people is too important
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Jane Hobson, Head of Guidance and Practice, Posted on:
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Guidance, Safeguarding
People turn to charities for lots of different reasons. Sometimes for advice, a sense of community, support, or, in the case of the many vital refuges or care homes that house vulnerable adults and children, for safety or security. Charities …