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Regulator publishes new guidance on charities’ social media use

Regulator publishes new guidance on charities’ social media use

Monday, 18 September 2023

The Charity Commission has issued new guidance on charities’ use of social media. ...

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Inquiry opened into charity operating in West Africa

Inquiry opened into charity operating in West Africa

Friday, 08 September 2023

The regulator’s concerns relate to the charity’s financial management and record-keeping. ...

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Charity Commission CEO to conclude term of office in 2024

Charity Commission CEO to conclude term of office in 2024

Wednesday, 06 September 2023

Dr Helen Stephenson, the Charity Commission's longest serving Chief Executive, has announced her decision to step down from her position. ...

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Regulator’s inquiry into Care4Calais finds serious historic misconduct and/or mismanagement

Regulator’s inquiry into Care4Calais finds serious historic misconduct and/or mismanagement

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Charity Commission says governance has improved significantly under new leadership. ...

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Drama school investigated by charity regulator

Drama school investigated by charity regulator

Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Kogan Academy of Dramatic Arts has previously been issued with an Official Warning for not filing its accounting information....

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Charity Commission opens inquiry into The Schwarzschild Foundation

Charity Commission opens inquiry into The Schwarzschild Foundation

Friday, 18 August 2023

The regulator has opened an inquiry into a charity which provides education and the relief of poverty for women and girls in the orthodox Jewish faith...

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Charity Commission opens inquiry into Dalaid

Charity Commission opens inquiry into Dalaid

Friday, 18 August 2023

The regulator has opened an inquiry into Dalaid, a charity that aims to relieve poverty and advance Jewish education....

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Interim Manager appointed to religious charity

Interim Manager appointed to religious charity

Tuesday, 08 August 2023

The Charity Commission has appointed an Interim Manager to Dudley Central Mosque and Muslim Community Centre. ...

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Inquiry launched into heart disease charity

Inquiry launched into heart disease charity

Friday, 04 August 2023

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Have A Heart Foundation....

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Watchdog reports on investigation into Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain

Watchdog reports on investigation into Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain

Friday, 04 August 2023

The Charity Commission has today published a report of its inquiry into Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Britain. ...

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Guidance on investments refreshed to help improve clarity and boost trustee confidence

Guidance on investments refreshed to help improve clarity and boost trustee confidence

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The Charity Commission has updated its guidance on charities and investments....

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Update on Commission's ongoing inquiry into Islamic Centre of England Limited

Update on Commission's ongoing inquiry into Islamic Centre of England Limited

Monday, 31 July 2023

Regulator confirms the charity is closed due to ongoing problems around its insurance cover....

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Charity regulator’s new digital service goes live

Charity regulator’s new digital service goes live

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Charities’ new ‘front door’ into Charity Commission digital services will be available from the end of this month....

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Charities investigated over poor financial management

Charities investigated over poor financial management

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Concerns including the use of blank cheques have led to new inquiries into two charities funding educational institutes in Israel....

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Over £130,000 of local relief charity funds spent on home renovations and antique clocks, inquiry finds

Over £130,000 of local relief charity funds spent on home renovations and antique clocks, inquiry finds

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Charity regulator concludes its inquiry into The Cowesby Trust, helping to secure the return of over £130,000 of charitable funds....

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Charity Commission opens inquiry into addiction recovery charity

Charity Commission opens inquiry into addiction recovery charity

Monday, 03 July 2023

The regulator has opened an inquiry into New Wineskins Charitable Trust, which operates under its working name of U-Turn Recovery Project....

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£270,000 recovered to aid poverty relief as regulator intervenes in poorly managed charity

£270,000 recovered to aid poverty relief as regulator intervenes in poorly managed charity

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

The Charity Commission has published the results of its inquiry into Resham Helping Hand....

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Official Warning issued to dog rescue charity

Official Warning issued to dog rescue charity

Thursday, 15 June 2023

The Charity Commission has issued an Official Warning to The UK German Shepherd Rescue Angels....

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Charities gain new powers as more legislative changes come into force

Charities gain new powers as more legislative changes come into force

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

New powers from the Charities Act 2022 have now come into effect resulting in changes for the sector....

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Charity Commission launches inquiry into cancer charity

Charity Commission launches inquiry into cancer charity

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

The regulator has opened a statutory inquiry into patient support and cancer awareness charity Melanoma UK -- Incorporating Factor 50....

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Regulator investigates charity funding orphanage in Bangladesh

Regulator investigates charity funding orphanage in Bangladesh

Friday, 12 May 2023

The Charity Commission launches inquiry into Asia Pacific Childrens Fund over concerns about money spent overseas and sent to related parties. ...

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Regulator announces inquiry into London based educational charity

Regulator announces inquiry into London based educational charity

Thursday, 11 May 2023

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into a London-based think tank. ...

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Charity regulator appoints Interim Manager to the Islamic Centre of England

Charity regulator appoints Interim Manager to the Islamic Centre of England

Wednesday, 10 May 2023

The Charity Commission has appointed an interim manager to a London-based religious charity....

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Our commitment to supporting trustees   and what we expect in return

Our commitment to supporting trustees and what we expect in return

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Helen Stephenson sets out how the regulator is working to better support trustees - and why it expects trustees to engage with its guidance and avoid ...

Regulator delivers updated guidance to help sector protect £80bn income

Regulator delivers updated guidance to help sector protect £80bn income

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

The Charity Commission is calling on charities to check their internal financial controls with the help of its redesigned guidance. ...

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London community leisure charity “poorly managed”, inquiry finds

London community leisure charity “poorly managed”, inquiry finds

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

The Charity Commission's statutory inquiry into Newham Community Leisure Trust has concluded, with the charity being wound up and one trustee disquali...

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Watchdog finds “serious misconduct and/or mismanagement” at hospice charity that spent less than 6% on charitable activities

Watchdog finds “serious misconduct and/or mismanagement” at hospice charity that spent less than 6% on charitable activities

Friday, 31 March 2023

Charity Commission publishes report of second inquiry into Hospice Aid UK....

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Inquiry into London based evangelical church finds charity spent funds on gym memberships and other personal expenses, including over £95,000 on overseas trips

Inquiry into London based evangelical church finds charity spent funds on gym memberships and other personal expenses, including over £95,000 on overseas trips

Thursday, 30 March 2023

The Charity Commission has published findings of its inquiry into Rhema Church London which found serious misconduct and/or mismanagement had occurred...

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Orlando Fraser KC's speech at #ACEVOFest

Orlando Fraser KC's speech at #ACEVOFest

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

In a speech at ACEVO's festival of leadership, Orlando spoke about the pressures facing charities in the UK and his personal project to encourage phil...

Make sure your Ramadan donations reach those in need

Make sure your Ramadan donations reach those in need

Friday, 17 March 2023

As British Muslims enter the month of Ramadan, regulators issue advice on giving safely to registered charities....

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