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Helen Stephenson CBE speech to the Charity Commission Annual Public Meeting 2021

Helen Stephenson CBE speech to the Charity Commission Annual Public Meeting 2021

Thursday, 30 September 2021

Helen highlights the impact of the pandemic, how we’ve responded to support charities and our plans looking ahead....

Charity Commission announces statutory inquiry into the Olive Grove Foundation

Charity Commission announces statutory inquiry into the Olive Grove Foundation

Thursday, 12 August 2021

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Olive Grove Foundation over concerns about the charity’s governance and financial manag...

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Charity Commission launches statutory inquiry into MB Foundation

Charity Commission launches statutory inquiry into MB Foundation

Wednesday, 11 August 2021

The regulator has opened a statutory inquiry into the MB Foundation (also known as the Mossad Horav Aryeh Halevy) over serious financial and governanc...

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Charity regulator issues alert to overseas aid charities as “more needs to be done” in preventing exploitation and abuse

Charity regulator issues alert to overseas aid charities as “more needs to be done” in preventing exploitation and abuse

Thursday, 24 June 2021

The Charity Commission has issued a formal regulatory alert urging international aid charities to address remaining weaknesses in keeping people safe....

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Safeguarding in international aid: key steps to consider

Safeguarding in international aid: key steps to consider

Thursday, 24 June 2021

The Charity Commission (the Commission) is issuing this alert to help trustees of international aid charities to improve their safeguarding practices....

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Charity regulator opens statutory inquiry into The Aspinall Foundation

Charity regulator opens statutory inquiry into The Aspinall Foundation

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into The Aspinall Foundation over serious concerns about the charity’s governance and financial ...

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Charity regulator launches statutory inquiry into The Howletts Wild Animal Trust

Charity regulator launches statutory inquiry into The Howletts Wild Animal Trust

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into The Howletts Wild Animal Trust over serious concerns about the charity’s governance and fin...

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Charity Commission appoints interim managers to Gilbert Deya Ministries

Charity Commission appoints interim managers to Gilbert Deya Ministries

Monday, 22 March 2021

The Charity Commission has appointed interim managers to Gilbert Deya Ministries, a registered charity based in South London. ...

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Charity regulator appoints interim manager to Rabia Educational Trust

Charity regulator appoints interim manager to Rabia Educational Trust

Tuesday, 02 March 2021

Charity Commission appoints interim manager to educational charity...

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Helen Stephenson CBE speech at the ICAEW Charity Conference 2021

Helen Stephenson CBE speech at the ICAEW Charity Conference 2021

Thursday, 21 January 2021

The Charity Commission's chief executive, Helen Stephenson, delivered the keynote address at the 2021 ICAEW Charity Conference, 21 January 2021. ...

Regulator opens statutory inquiry into Nottingham poverty relief charity after disqualifying former trustee

Regulator opens statutory inquiry into Nottingham poverty relief charity after disqualifying former trustee

Monday, 21 December 2020

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Action Hunger over serious financial and governance concerns. ...

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Charity regulator launches second inquiry into Rabia Educational Trust due to continued failings

Charity regulator launches second inquiry into Rabia Educational Trust due to continued failings

Tuesday, 10 November 2020

Charity breached operating conditions imposed by Department for Education...

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Commission issues Official Warning to charity linked to clothing recycling banks

Commission issues Official Warning to charity linked to clothing recycling banks

Monday, 12 October 2020

The Charity Commission has issued an Official Warning to the trustees of Helping Our Future....

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Charity regulator issues Official Warning and Order against school where children were exposed to terrorist propaganda

Charity regulator issues Official Warning and Order against school where children were exposed to terrorist propaganda

Friday, 21 August 2020

A charity that operates an independent school in which children were exposed to Daesh propaganda has been issued with an Official Warning...

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Regulator urges donors to support registered charities to help those affected by Covid 19 around the world

Regulator urges donors to support registered charities to help those affected by Covid 19 around the world

Tuesday, 28 July 2020

The Disasters Emergency Committee Coronavirus Appeal brings together 14 UK registered charities...

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Christ Church Oxford   mediation required by charity regulator

Christ Church Oxford mediation required by charity regulator

Thursday, 25 June 2020

The Charity Commission has told both sides in the dispute to enter talks...

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Charity Commission agrees terms for independent review of Professional Footballers’ Association Charity’s management and governance

Charity Commission agrees terms for independent review of Professional Footballers’ Association Charity’s management and governance

Monday, 15 June 2020

The review will examine the charity's governance, management and finances...

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Charity regulator continues to address concerns at connected Birmingham charities

Charity regulator continues to address concerns at connected Birmingham charities

Thursday, 14 May 2020

Commission opens new inquiry and appoints interim manager at Al-Hijrah Trust...

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Inquiry opened into Barry Green Memorial Fund following governance and financial management concerns

Inquiry opened into Barry Green Memorial Fund following governance and financial management concerns

Friday, 01 May 2020

Investigation of charity’s accounts prompts further inquiry by charity watchdog ...

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Commission opens statutory inquiry into the Professional Footballers’ Association charity

Commission opens statutory inquiry into the Professional Footballers’ Association charity

Wednesday, 15 January 2020

Commission continues engagement with charity as a result of concerns...

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New Charity Inquiry: Jamia Alfurqan Limited

New Charity Inquiry: Jamia Alfurqan Limited

Friday, 13 December 2019

Regulator investigates Birmingham-based charity over serious financial concerns...

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Alert for charities – fraudsters impersonating staff

Alert for charities – fraudsters impersonating staff

Tuesday, 10 December 2019

This alert provides information and advice to charities about mandate fraud (impersonation of staff)....

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Regulator appoints interim managers to two charities under inquiry

Regulator appoints interim managers to two charities under inquiry

Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Continued concerns about management of Deacons Charitable Trust and Jalloh Charitable Trust...

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Court finds former trustees of disability charity in contempt of court

Court finds former trustees of disability charity in contempt of court

Thursday, 14 November 2019

Charity Commission is successful in its first ever application to the High Court for a finding of contempt of court....

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Continued failure in reporting obligations prompts inquiry into Bournemouth based charity

Continued failure in reporting obligations prompts inquiry into Bournemouth based charity

Wednesday, 23 October 2019

Charity regulator opens inquiry into Kinson Community Association...

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New Charity Inquiry: Human Care Hands Foundation UK

New Charity Inquiry: Human Care Hands Foundation UK

Friday, 18 October 2019

Charity regulator opens inquiry into north London-based charity...

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Regulating charities in line with changing needs in society

Regulating charities in line with changing needs in society

Tuesday, 16 July 2019

Charity Commission Chief Executive, Helen Stephenson CBE, delivers welcome plenary at Nonprofit Academic Centers Council Biennial Conference 2019. ...

Commission announces inquiry into funds connected with Sikh Youth UK

Commission announces inquiry into funds connected with Sikh Youth UK

Wednesday, 03 July 2019

Charity regulator investigating funds held by unregistered organisation...

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Charity regulator freezes bank accounts as it opens investigations into grant giving charities with common trustees

Charity regulator freezes bank accounts as it opens investigations into grant giving charities with common trustees

Thursday, 27 June 2019

New statutory inquiries opened into The Jalloh Charitable Trust and The Deacons Charitable Trust...

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Charity SORP must change to meet “new public expectations”, review panel says

Charity SORP must change to meet “new public expectations”, review panel says

Thursday, 06 June 2019

The SORP governance review panel says charity reporting and accounting must be refocussed with the views and needs of the users of charity reports and...

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