The Charities SORP-making body (SMB)[1] would like to start by extending a sincere thanks to the nearly 150 individuals and organisations who took the time to share their views during our recent consultation phase. We are working to analyse your …
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 …
...everyone to feel safe. There’s no room for doubt when it comes to safeguarding - it’s too important. 'Safeguarding and protecting people for charities and trustees' is available on GOV.UK....
In the spring we launched a survey for charities working internationally to find out if our guidance meets your needs. Charities working internationally may face particular risks due to their operating environment that could be caused by political, social or …
Today (8 August) we published the results of a recent consultation which will inform new guidance for publication later this year. The topic is a broad one - setting out the principles that trustees should follow when their charity works …
Nick Mott (Deputy Head of Guidance & Practice) talks about the automatic disqualification rules coming into force on the 1 August 2018, and how you can prepare. Almost anyone can run a charity, but restrictions mean some people are automatically …
The Commission registers a huge variety of different charities, of all sizes and descriptions. However, this week the Commission has reached a rare milestone and registered an entirely new type of charity: the first Charitable Authorised Investment Fund.
Insider fraud, fraud committed by a trustee, staff member or volunteer at a charity, is among the most damaging types of financial abuse a charity can suffer.