April marks the start of a new financial year for many – and for charity trustees, that makes it the perfect moment to take stock.
Universities and colleges are some of the most substantial charities in England. This status brings with it a special responsibility. Organisations established for the valued charitable purpose of advancing education must do so for the public benefit, helping society to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
...we are today publishing updated guidance that will help trustees to make good decisions for their members. Our ‘Protecting charities from harm’ toolkit has been amended to help trustees manage...
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 …
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 …