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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

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
Commission welcomes updated Governance Code for charities
20 Oct 2010

Good Governance: a Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector (2nd edition) has been published by the Code Steering Group
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
Couldn't make it to the Annual Public Meeting?
4 Oct 2010

Presentations and a farewell to outgoing chief executive Andrew Hind
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
Independent Complaints Reviewers
22 Sep 2010

We are seeking a number of new contractors to operate on a call-off basis for complaints which meet the Commission’s eligibility criteria for independent review.
Too many basic mistakes
21 Sep 2010

Commission's annual review of its compliance work shows some trustees still have lessons to learn
Charity Commission aims to be fully online by 2012
15 Sep 2010

Plans highlighted in latest Commission Newsletter
The Charity Commission is to hold its sixth Annual Public Meeting
9 Sep 2010

29 September 2010 at The Commonwealth Club, London
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.
High-profile trustees get behind celebration of trusteeship
31 Aug 2010

First annual Trustees' Week to take place from 25 to 31 October
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
Pakistan Floods Appeal
3 Aug 2010

The Disaster Emergency Committee has opened the 'DEC Pakistan Floods Appeal'
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
Andrew Hind's letter to the Daily Telegraph
8 Jul 2010

Charity Commission Chief Executive responds to media coverage of the Commission's public benefit work
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
Public benefit reports
7 Jul 2010

Read the latest reports on arts, school and care home charities
The future of cheques
1 Jul 2010

The Payments Council is holding an extensive consultation for businesses, including charities
Exempt Charities: updated guidance on recent changes
30 Jun 2010

Additional guidance on accounts and land transactions for charities losing their exemption
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
Vetting and Barring Scheme put on hold
16 Jun 2010

The Government has announced that they are halting registration with the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS)
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
Dame Suzi Leather speech - Leading charities through a time of change
8 Jun 2010

Dame Suzi Leather's speech to charities at a recent London event
Regulator publishes revised financial guidance for charities
7 Jun 2010
Charity Commission publishes report on Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
6 Jun 2010
Commission warns of bogus telephone calls
6 Jun 2010
Charity Commission publishes guidance on reporting trustees' expenses and responds to the Expert Group on Expenses
27 May 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
NHS charity accounts consolidation
9 May 2010

The Charity Commission welcomes the Government's decision to review NHS charity accounts consolidation
Now it's even easier to register a charity
9 May 2010

You can now send us your charity's supporting documents electronically when you apply to register it with us.
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
Inquiry into Eelapatheeswara Aalayam
18 Mar 2010

Charity Commission publishes report of inquiry into Eelapatheeswara Aalayam (reg. charity no. 1125884)
Charities Back on Track
18 Mar 2010

Charities Back on Track: themes and lessons from the Charity Commission's compliance work 2008-9
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
Haiti Earthquake Appeal
18 Mar 2010

The Disasters Emergency Committee Haiti Earthquake Appeal has launched with the support of major broadcasters
Collecting funds for Haiti
18 Mar 2010

Commission publishes guide for the general public

Charity Commission aims to be fully online by 2012
15 Sep 2010

Plans highlighted in latest Commission Newsletter
The Charity Commission is to hold its sixth Annual Public Meeting
9 Sep 2010

29 September 2010 at The Commonwealth Club, London
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.
High-profile trustees get behind celebration of trusteeship
31 Aug 2010

First annual Trustees' Week to take place from 25 to 31 October
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
Pakistan Floods Appeal
3 Aug 2010

The Disaster Emergency Committee has opened the 'DEC Pakistan Floods Appeal'
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
Charity Commission publishes report on Arts Council of England
15 Jul 2010

This report highlights the importance of managing conflicts of interest for trustees
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
Andrew Hind's letter to the Daily Telegraph
8 Jul 2010

Charity Commission Chief Executive responds to media coverage of the Commission's public benefit work
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
Public benefit reports
7 Jul 2010

Read the latest reports on arts, school and care home charities
The future of cheques
1 Jul 2010

The Payments Council is holding an extensive consultation for businesses, including charities
Exempt Charities: updated guidance on recent changes
30 Jun 2010

Additional guidance on accounts and land transactions for charities losing their exemption
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
Vetting and Barring Scheme put on hold
16 Jun 2010

The Government has announced that they are halting registration with the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS)
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
Dame Suzi Leather speech - Leading charities through a time of change
8 Jun 2010

Dame Suzi Leather's speech to charities at a recent London event
Regulator publishes revised financial guidance for charities
7 Jun 2010
Charity Commission publishes report on Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
6 Jun 2010
Commission warns of bogus telephone calls
6 Jun 2010
Charity Commission publishes guidance on reporting trustees' expenses and responds to the Expert Group on Expenses
27 May 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
NHS charity accounts consolidation
9 May 2010

The Charity Commission welcomes the Government's decision to review NHS charity accounts consolidation
Now it's even easier to register a charity
9 May 2010

You can now send us your charity's supporting documents electronically when you apply to register it with us.
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.
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
Inquiry into Eelapatheeswara Aalayam
18 Mar 2010

Charity Commission publishes report of inquiry into Eelapatheeswara Aalayam (reg. charity no. 1125884)
Charities Back on Track
18 Mar 2010

Charities Back on Track: themes and lessons from the Charity Commission's compliance work 2008-9
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
Haiti Earthquake Appeal
18 Mar 2010

The Disasters Emergency Committee Haiti Earthquake Appeal has launched with the support of major broadcasters
Collecting funds for Haiti
18 Mar 2010

Commission publishes guide for the general public

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
The Charity Commission is to hold its sixth Annual Public Meeting
8 Sep 2010

29 September 2010 at The Commonwealth Club, London
A Breath of Fresh Air
7 Sep 2010

The Charity Commission's latest research on young people as charity trustees has been published.
High-profile trustees get behind celebration of trusteeship
31 Aug 2010

First annual Trustees' Week to take place from 25 to 31 October
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
Pakistan Floods Appeal
3 Aug 2010

The Disaster Emergency Committee has opened the 'DEC Pakistan Floods Appeal'
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
Charity Commission publishes report on Arts Council of England
15 Jul 2010

This report highlights the importance of managing conflicts of interest for trustees
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
Andrew Hind's letter to the Daily Telegraph
8 Jul 2010

Charity Commission Chief Executive responds to media coverage of the Commission's public benefit work
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
Public benefit reports
7 Jul 2010

Read the latest reports on arts, school and care home charities
Charity Commission aims to be fully online by 2012
5 Jul 2010

Plans highlighted in latest Commission Newsletter
The future of cheques
1 Jul 2010

The Payments Council is holding an extensive consultation for businesses, including charities
Exempt Charities: updated guidance on recent changes
30 Jun 2010

Additional guidance on accounts and land transactions for charities losing their exemption
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
Vetting and Barring Scheme put on hold
16 Jun 2010

The Government has announced that they are halting registration with the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS)
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
Dame Suzi Leather speech - Leading charities through a time of change
8 Jun 2010

Dame Suzi Leather's speech to charities at a recent London event
Regulator publishes revised financial guidance for charities
7 Jun 2010
Charity Commission publishes report on Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
6 Jun 2010
Commission warns of bogus telephone calls
6 Jun 2010
Charity Commission publishes guidance on reporting trustees' expenses and responds to the Expert Group on Expenses
27 May 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
NHS charity accounts consolidation
9 May 2010

The Charity Commission welcomes the Government's decision to review NHS charity accounts consolidation
Now it's even easier to register a charity
9 May 2010

You can now send us your charity's supporting documents electronically when you apply to register it with us.
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
Inquiry into Eelapatheeswara Aalayam
18 Mar 2010

Charity Commission publishes report of inquiry into Eelapatheeswara Aalayam (reg. charity no. 1125884)
Charities Back on Track
18 Mar 2010

Charities Back on Track: themes and lessons from the Charity Commission's compliance work 2008-9
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
Haiti Earthquake Appeal
18 Mar 2010

The Disasters Emergency Committee Haiti Earthquake Appeal has launched with the support of major broadcasters
Collecting funds for Haiti
18 Mar 2010

Commission publishes guide for the general public

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
The Charity Commission is to hold its sixth Annual Public Meeting
11 Aug 2010

29 September 2010 at The Commonwealth Club, London
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
Pakistan Floods Appeal
3 Aug 2010

The Disaster Emergency Committee has opened the 'DEC Pakistan Floods Appeal'
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
Charity Commission publishes report on Arts Council of England
15 Jul 2010

This report highlights the importance of managing conflicts of interest for trustees
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
Andrew Hind's letter to the Daily Telegraph
8 Jul 2010

Charity Commission Chief Executive responds to media coverage of the Commission's public benefit work
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
Public benefit reports
7 Jul 2010

Read the latest reports on arts, school and care home charities
Charity Commission aims to be fully online by 2012
5 Jul 2010

Plans highlighted in latest Commission Newsletter
The future of cheques
1 Jul 2010

The Payments Council is holding an extensive consultation for businesses, including charities
Exempt Charities: updated guidance on recent changes
30 Jun 2010

Additional guidance on accounts and land transactions for charities losing their exemption
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
Vetting and Barring Scheme put on hold
16 Jun 2010

The Government has announced that they are halting registration with the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS)
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
Dame Suzi Leather speech - Leading charities through a time of change
8 Jun 2010

Dame Suzi Leather's speech to charities at a recent London event
Regulator publishes revised financial guidance for charities
7 Jun 2010
Charity Commission publishes report on Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
6 Jun 2010
Commission warns of bogus telephone calls
6 Jun 2010
Charity Commission publishes guidance on reporting trustees' expenses and responds to the Expert Group on Expenses
27 May 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
NHS charity accounts consolidation
9 May 2010

The Charity Commission welcomes the Government's decision to review NHS charity accounts consolidation
Now it's even easier to register a charity
9 May 2010

You can now send us your charity's supporting documents electronically when you apply to register it with us.
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
Inquiry into Eelapatheeswara Aalayam
18 Mar 2010

Charity Commission publishes report of inquiry into Eelapatheeswara Aalayam (reg. charity no. 1125884)
Charities Back on Track
18 Mar 2010

Charities Back on Track: themes and lessons from the Charity Commission's compliance work 2008-9
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
Haiti Earthquake Appeal
18 Mar 2010

The Disasters Emergency Committee Haiti Earthquake Appeal has launched with the support of major broadcasters
Collecting funds for Haiti
18 Mar 2010

Commission publishes guide for the general public

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