- Report published into Knotty Ash Special School Trust
22 Mar 2012
This report highlights lessons for local authority trustees
- Inquiry into Brotherhood of the Cross and Star
19 Mar 2012
Report highlights importance of properly appointing charity trustees
- About the Charities Act 2011
14 Mar 2012
Explains what charities and their advisers should do about the Charities Act 2011 which came into force on 14 March 2012
- Investigation into charity loan to football club
1 Mar 2012
Report highlights lessons for charities linked to sports clubs
- Registration process change from 1 March
29 Feb 2012
Documents to attach when you apply
- Latest CC News now out
22 Feb 2012
Includes alert about occupying empty commercial properties
- Review of the Charities Act 2006
20 Feb 2012
Consultation stage
- Charity standards endorsed
19 Feb 2012
Two quality standards programmes get Commission's endorsement
- New Risk Framework published
15 Jan 2012
Application guidance included
- Inquiry report published into Needy Children International Foundation
11 Jan 2012
Report sets out investigation findings and conclusions
- Industrial and Provident Societies
4 Jan 2012
Policy Statement published
- Public benefit guidance update
20 Dec 2011
Interim advice for trustees
- New mobile website makes donating safer
15 Dec 2011
Check charities' details on your phone
- Risks to charities linked to business rates relief
11 Dec 2011
What charity trustees need to consider
- Commission publishes new Strategic Plan
6 Dec 2011
Plan covers 2012-2015
- Commission publishes staff survey
27 Nov 2011
Survey is part of Civil Service-wide survey
- More than just a number
8 Nov 2011
Charity Commission registration bulletin published
- Report published into charities awarded grants by Big Lottery Fund
1 Nov 2011
Charity Commission investigated over 30 charities
- Trustees' Week 2011
30 Oct 2011
Charities encouraged to nurture board diversity
- Commission publishes investment guidance for charities
26 Oct 2011
Updated guidance on investment published today
- Upper Tribunal public benefit decision
13 Oct 2011
Judges uphold Commission's interpretation of law
- Investigation into radio station appeals
12 Oct 2011
Report shows importance of properly planning fundraising appeals
- Trustees' Week approaching
6 Oct 2011
Charities invited to get involved
- Commission publishes inquiry report on Crescent Relief
28 Sep 2011
Report includes Commission findings and conclusions
- Back on Track report published for 2010-11
21 Sep 2011
Includes compliance and casework case studies and statistics
- Charity review project launched
12 Sep 2011
Chief executive Sam Younger announces joint project with ICAEW to review charities' financial systems
- New charity registration for University of Wales, Newport
11 Sep 2011
University is ninth to register
- Equality Act and charities
30 Aug 2011
updated guidance published
- New tools to help charities file information online
17 Aug 2011
Video tutorials demonstrate Annual Returns and updating details
- Commission publishes report into seven organisations
3 Aug 2011
Regulatory case report available
- Give safely to East Africa Crisis appeals
26 Jul 2011
Warning against possible scams
- Consortia for the delivery of public services
18 Jul 2011
Research published into charities’ experiences of working in consortia
- Endorsement of Community Matters VISIBLE Standards 2011
10 Jul 2011
We've endorsed an updated version of the standards
- Trustees should be honest about charity spending
5 Jul 2011
Dame Suzi delivers key note speech at charity conference today
- Supplementary report published into Al Ikhlas Foundation
5 Jul 2011
Charity now removed from Register of Charities
- 'Show your impact', regulator tells charities
3 Jul 2011
Research on public benefit reporting published
- Regulator marks a successful year
29 Jun 2011
Charity Commission publishes Annual Report and Accounts 2010-11
- Charities encouraged to become more independent
27 Jun 2011
Sam Younger addresses the 2011 ICSA Charity Governance conference
- Charity networks help raise standards
21 Jun 2011
Sam Younger speaks at Community Foundation Network conference
- Helping small charities avoid problems
20 Jun 2011
New practical information including a simple risk management plan
- Trustee guidance on holding, moving and receiving funds
2 Jun 2011
Last chapter of trustee toolkit published
- New charity registration for Glyndwr University
30 May 2011
University joins others on the Register of Charities
- Association for Reaching and Instructing Children in Africa report published
30 May 2011
This report highlights the importance of our monitoring and follow up work
- Fraud alert
26 May 2011
Charities warned of fake suppliers scam
- BEARS and Gate Lane Community Inquiry report published
18 May 2011
See our report into two closely linked charities
- Second Trustees' Week launched by charity sector
16 May 2011
Trustees' Week will be 31 October to 6 November 2011
- Tell us what you want to know about charities
11 May 2011
Public and charities invited to have their say at key event in Wales
- Wildlife Aid report published
11 May 2011
See our regulatory case report
- New Charity Registration for Bangor University
8 May 2011
University joins others in Wales on the Register of Charities
- Alzheimer's UK Inquiry report published
7 Apr 2011
Charity spent no money on charitable activity
- Latest chapter of compliance toolkit published
5 Apr 2011
New guidance for trustees on fraud and financial crime
- Broad View Care Ltd report published
30 Mar 2011
Inquiry into care provider
- Charitable Incorporated Organisation
28 Mar 2011
CIO guidance and model constitutions available
- Latest public benefit assessments findings published
22 Mar 2011
Our conclusions and recommendations following the latest public benefit assessments on arts, recreation and leisure charities
- POW Trust report published
10 Mar 2011
See our Inquiry report
- New charity registration for University of Glamorgan
3 Mar 2011
University becomes third largest registered charity in Wales
- Equality Impact Assessment on the Commission's online services
2 Mar 2011
We report on feedback from our consultation
- Iqra Inquiry report published
21 Feb 2011
- Politics and Economics Research Trust report published
20 Feb 2011
Investigation into relationship between charity and Taxpayers Alliance
- Charity regulator sets out initial conclusions on future strategy
15 Feb 2011
We have published the initial conclusions from the first stage of our strategic review
- Children's Air Ambulance report published
7 Feb 2011
- Charities need to be more fraud aware and use our guidance
26 Jan 2011
We respond to National Fraud Authority report
- London Philharmonic Orchestra report published
19 Jan 2011
The case focused on trustees' response to a serious fraud within their charity
- Charities, Elections and Referendums
12 Jan 2011
We've updated our supplementary guidance and included a new section on referendums
- New charity registration for Swansea Metropolitan University
12 Jan 2011
Part of Commission's ongoing registration of Welsh educational institutions
- Charity Commission updates trustee toolkit
5 Jan 2011
Latest chapter covers due diligence, monitoring and verification of end use of funds
- Charity Commission publishes report on International Tiger Moth Charitable Trust
22 Dec 2010
See our inquiry report
- Muslim Aid report published
16 Dec 2010
See our Regulatory Case Report
- Consultation on charities and investment matters
14 Dec 2010
Have your say on the Commission's draft guidance on charity investment
- Charity scams at Christmas - how to avoid them
9 Dec 2010
Top 10 tips for a scam-free Christmas
- Charity Commission publishes report on MS Society
6 Dec 2010
The Charity Commission has published a regulatory case report into the MS Society of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- Charity Commission publishes report on IDB Foundation inquiry
2 Dec 2010
This report highlights the importance for trustees of keeping proper accounting records
- Chair urges Welsh charities to uphold core values
2 Dec 2010
Dame Suzi speaks at WCVA conference
- Collaboration is successful, small charities tell Commission
29 Nov 2010
New research on small charities' experiences of working together published
- Commission online services 'easy to use' say charities
24 Nov 2010
Web resources for small charities also launched
- Charity Commission publishes report on the Royal Institution
24 Nov 2010
This report highlights the need for charities to have robust financial controls and appropriate management of conflicts of interest.
- Charity trustees asked for views on regulator's future
2 Nov 2010
Latest edition of Charity Commission News asks trustees to help regulator respond to 33% budget cuts
- Charity Commission seeks views on future strategy
2 Nov 2010
Have your say on the Commission's future strategy. The Commission is reviewing its priorities following last week's spending announcements
- Charity Commission endorses YMCA Insync 2010 standard
25 Oct 2010
Commission supports the development of quality standards to assess how well charities are run
- Charity Commission funding for 2011-15
19 Oct 2010
The Charity Commission's budget is to be cut by 33% in real terms by 2014/15, the Treasury has announced.
- Focus on the opportunities ahead
18 Oct 2010
Charity Commission Chief Executive urges charities to focus on what they can do
- New Charity Registration for Swansea University
10 Oct 2010
Swansea University is the second in a new wave of Welsh educational institutions to be registered by the Commission.
- Commission nominated for national award
10 Oct 2010
Nomination is for improved services for charities
- Accountants can increase public confidence in charities
30 Sep 2010
Finance professionals should promote transparent and timely reporting
- Supporting specific beneficiary groups
23 Sep 2010
Equality Act 2010 brings new requirements for charities which restrict their support to people with particular characteristics
- Warning against misleading and bogus clothing collections
22 Sep 2010
Advice on how to ensure your donations go to a genuine charity
- Too many basic mistakes
21 Sep 2010
Commission's annual review of its compliance work shows some trustees still have lessons to learn
- Have your say on the move to online
8 Sep 2010
Consultation on the proposed withdrawal of paper forms for annual returns, registration applications and forthcoming CIOs
- A Breath of Fresh Air
7 Sep 2010
The Charity Commission's latest research on young people as charity trustees has been published.
- Charity Commission publishes report on its inquiry into the charity Sivayogam
30 Aug 2010
- Charity Commission publishes report on inquiry
26 Aug 2010
Charity Commission publishes report on its inquiry into the charity African Aids Action (1087378)
- Leaving a legacy in good faith
25 Aug 2010
New resources for faith-based charities from our Faith and Social Cohesion Unit, whose work ends this month
- Catholic charity ‘may not restrict its adoption service’, says Charity Commission
18 Aug 2010
- Commission publishes report on assessment of concerns into the charity Tomorrow’s People
12 Aug 2010
- Commission gives safe giving advice for Ramadhan
11 Aug 2010
Muslim groups support initiative
- Commission publishes annual Customer Service report
5 Aug 2010
Fewer complaints upheld than in 2008/09
- Pakistan flood appeals
5 Aug 2010
Warning on possible scams
- Commission warns of potential scams
3 Aug 2010
Advice provided for charities
- Commission publishes names of sports charities involved in the last round of public benefit assessments
28 Jul 2010
- Commission consults on impact of online strategy
28 Jul 2010
Views welcomed
- Charity Commission publishes update on Public Benefit work
25 Jul 2010
Arts assessments published, work completed on schools
- Charity Commission publishes report on investigation into Atlantic Bridge
25 Jul 2010
The Commission has published a regulatory case report on its investigation into the Atlantic Bridge Education and Research Scheme
- Public now more discriminating about financial management in charities
21 Jul 2010
New independent research reveals the factors driving public trust and confidence in charities
- Charity Commission publishes report on Independence South West Inquiry
19 Jul 2010
- New charity registration for Cardiff University
13 Jul 2010
Cardiff University first in new wave of Welsh educational institutions to be registered by the Charity Commission
- Charity Commission publishes latest Annual Report
7 Jul 2010
The Charity Commission Annual Report sets out our key activities and achievements over the last twelve months
- Inquiry report published on Waltham Forest Islamic Association
27 Jun 2010
The Charity Commission has published an inquiry report into the charity Waltham Forest Islamic Association
- Commission urges charities to embrace technology
24 Jun 2010
Andrew Hind speaking at the 2010 Conference of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners
- Reporting Serious Incidents - updated guidance
24 Jun 2010
This guidance has been updated and ties in with the Annual Return 2010
- Charity fundraising - updated guidance
23 Jun 2010
This guidance helps charities carry out fundraising activities that comply with both legal requirements and best practice
- Inquiry Report published on Mohiuddin Trust
15 Jun 2010
The Charity Commission has published an Inquiry Report into the charity Mohiuddin Trust(formerly known as Al Ehya Trust)
- Commission publishes inquiry report into charity
9 Jun 2010
- Regulator publishes revised financial guidance for charities
7 Jun 2010
- Charity Commission publishes report on Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
6 Jun 2010
- Sam Younger to be new Charity Commission Chief Executive
18 May 2010
- Charity Commission publishes revised Welsh language scheme
17 May 2010
- Charity Commission publishes report on the Pearl of Africa Children's Choir Ltd
13 May 2010
- Charity Commission publishes report on inquiry into New Mind
13 May 2010
- Being a trustee - Easy Read version
3 May 2010
'Being a trustee' is now available in Easy Read format for trustees with learning disabilities
- Commission publishes guidance for charities on statutory inquiries and regulatory compliance casework
31 Mar 2010
- Regulatory Case Report published on The League Against Cruel Sports
31 Mar 2010
The Charity Commission has published a regulatory case report into the charity The League Against Cruel Sports
- Regulatory Case Report published on Garfield Weston Foundation
30 Mar 2010
The Charity Commission has published a regulatory case report into the charity Garfield Weston Foundation
- Charity Commission endorses ACRE Standard
28 Mar 2010
The Charity Commission has endorsed the Standard of good practice of the charity Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE)
- Commission's latest Economic Survey of Charities
28 Mar 2010
The largest representative survey on the effect of the downturn on charities
- Regulator revises Contact Centre hours
28 Mar 2010
From April 1 2010 the Charity Commission Contact Centre’s new opening hours will be from 8am to 6pm.
- Regulatory Case Report published on UCARE
21 Mar 2010
The Charity Commission has published a regulatory case report into the charity UCARE
- Dinosaurs in Dolgellau!
18 Mar 2010
Our Dino Rescue workshop helps Welsh charities train their trustees on all aspects of charity management
- Inquiry into Al Ikhlas Foundation
18 Mar 2010
The Charity Commission publishes a report on its inquiry into the Al Ikhlas Foundation, (reg. charity no. 1047844).
- Environmental good practice highlighted
18 Mar 2010
Ministerial task force highlights our best practice advice on environmental responsibility and sustainability
- Inquiry into National Bullying Helpline
18 Mar 2010
The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the National Bullying Helpline (registered charity no. 1117852).
- Single Equality Scheme
18 Mar 2010
The Charity Commission's Single Equality Scheme is published, following a consultation process
- Powys students will benefit from new charitable fund
18 Mar 2010
Funds worth over £3.3m are to benefit students in secondary, higher and further education in Powys
- File early
18 Mar 2010
Last year one in five charities were late in filing their Annual Returns and Accounts with the Charity Commission
- Welsh charities reminded to file early
18 Mar 2010
A quarter of charities in Wales did not send their documents in on time last year.
- No exempt charity status for academies
18 Mar 2010
- Pre-election guidance updated
18 Mar 2010
Updated guidance for charities on complying with the law before local and national elections
- Direct debit fraud threat to charities
18 Mar 2010
Charity Commission issues warning about fraudulent Direct Debits