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Government backs charitable status for some forms of journalism

Mike February 13, 2019 No Comments

The government is backing the idea of granting charitable status to some forms of journalism and has asked the Charity Commission to look into how it could be achieved. This…

Charity accounts – common problems found by Charity Commission

Mike January 26, 2019 No Comments

The main reasons why charity accounts submissions do not meet the basic benchmark are: failure to evidence that accounts had been subject to independent scrutiny by an auditor or independent…

Charities in Scotland are being offered grants of up to £1,000 to help strengthen their cyber security.

Mike November 13, 2018 No Comments

The Scottish Government has launched a grants scheme to help Scottish charities boost their cyber security. Managed by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the scheme will support charities…

New rules disqualifying from acting as trustee

Mike September 20, 2018 No Comments

From 1 August 2018, new rules extend the criteria disqualifying certain individuals from acting as trustees or holding senior management positions in charities. The Charity Commission has published guidance on…

Press release from Charity Commission regarding insider frauds at charities

Mike April 26, 2018 No Comments

The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has published the findings of a study which has found that cultural factors, such as placing excessive trust or…

Preventing and tackling charity fraud

Mike March 23, 2018 No Comments

The Fraud Advisory Panel have produced new resources to help you prevent, detect and respond to charity fraud. Check out https://goo.gl/2RrbPx

Changes to annual return for 2018

Mike January 3, 2018 No Comments

The Charity Commission has made a number of amendments to the content of the annual return for 2018 (AR18), after an extensive consultation with charities throughout the autumn. It says…

Prevention of fraud – charities

Mike October 17, 2017 No Comments

You can take this preventative action now:  make sure charity software has up-to-date virus protection (though it will not always prevent you from becoming infected)  don’t click on…

Cyber attacks – what charities need to do

Mike August 22, 2017 No Comments

Charities should be aware of “WannaCry” and “Petya”. These are the cyber attacks that have brought organisations to a standstill recently. Many charities are not investing in adequate levels of…

Public can now demand that charities stop sending them fundraising messages by phone, text or email.

Mike July 4, 2017 No Comments

Charities which pester donors for cash face being fined up to £25,000 under new rules. A new Fundraising Preference Service, launched this week allows members of the public to demand…

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