Charity Commission

@DrHatiDunn Hi Harriet. If you are concerned about an organisation claiming to be a charity, you can fill in our online form: forms.charitycommission.gov.uk/raising-concer…

@ChtyCommission Hi, I’m a little concerned that a man has just knocked at my door seeking donations, they claim to be from the Every Deaf Child Matters charity. This charity doesn’t actually exist - can you help?

We’ve opened an inquiry into The Shoosmith Gallery over unauthorised payments to a trustee. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

We’ve opened an inquiry into Steiner Friends over the management of potential conflicts of interest. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

Does your charity fall in scope of Martyn's Law? The @theSIAuk is consulting on how it plans to regulate, and is hosting a series of webinars on its draft guidance for premises, events and people affected by the new law.

This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, search our register to find charities offering a wide range of mental health services and advice 👇 gov.uk/find-charity-i…

We see too many cases of unmanaged conflicts of interest in charities. But declaring them doesn't mean assuming the worst - it's about protecting you and your charity. Read our updated guidance: gov.uk/government/pub…

This #WorldPasswordDay, take some time to check your charity is cyber secure 🔒 Choosing strong passwords can help protect your charity from cyber crime, making it harder for criminals to access your charity's data. Read our guidance: gov.uk/guidance/prote…

Charity trustees, do you know the 2 types of conflicts of interest?  Find out more with our recently updated guidance: gov.uk/government/pub…

Do you and your colleagues have the skills and experience to help a charity that has encountered problems? We're looking for Interim Managers to join our list of approved practitioners. Find out what the role entails and apply by 31 May: charitycommission.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/01/why…

Do you know the rules on charity campaigning and political activity during an #election period? Our page outlines key guidance to help charities during Senedd and local elections: gov.uk/guidance/chari…

🆕 Charities now have more flexibility on how they contact supporters under a change in data protection law. The Data (Use and Access) Act provision has created a ‘charitable purposes soft opt-in' to support fundraising. Our updated guidance helps explain the new rules 👇

Conflicts of interest cases are on the rise. Our Case Manager, John, shares what charity trustees often get wrong and how they can ensure they’re doing the right thing for their charity: charitycommission.blog.gov.uk/2026/04/28/let…

It’s not uncommon for conflicts of interest to occur, it’s how you handle them that matters. Follow these 5 steps to help protect you and your charity: • Identify • Declare • Consider removing • Manage • Record Read our updated guide: gov.uk/government/pub…

The #LondonMarathon and events like it raise tens of millions of pounds for charitable causes each year. 🏅✨ Walk, run or swim.. whatever challenge you choose, fundraise and give safely to registered charities. Find out more: donatewithconfidence.campaign.gov.uk

It’s not uncommon for conflicts of interest to occur. The important thing is that you can spot and manage them to ensure every decision is made in the best interest of your charity. Read our updated guidance: gov.uk/government/pub…

Our investigation into Kantor Foundation and Kantor Charitable Foundation has resulted in over £1.3m being redistributed to good causes. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

We’ve updated our guidance to provide charities with clearer, more accessible advice on how to identify and manage conflicts of interest. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

Do you know the rules on charity campaigning and political activity during an #election period? Our page outlines key guidance to help charities during Senedd and local elections: gov.uk/guidance/chari…

We've opened an inquiry into Dovecot and Princess Drive Community Association and have frozen the charity's bank accounts due to financial and governance concerns. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

The majority of charities on our register are small, but together they have a huge collective impact. We welcome initiatives to help channel the UK’s strong tradition of philanthropic giving to more organisations best placed to serve our local communities.