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Changes to annual return ... 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

Charities remain at risk ... The Charity Commission warns that trustees, charity professionals and volunteers should continue to be aware of online extortion or ‘ransom’ demands affecting UK businesses. Charities could also

Issues for trustees consi... Marie Stopes International  has been warned by the Charity Commission that its work faced being “undermined” over the decision   to award its CEO a bonus equivalent to

Charities and Brexit The charity sector is expected to lose £200k as a result of the UK’s exit from the European Union from grants and contracts from Europe. There will

New rules disqualifying f... 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

Can our charity assist wi... The Charity Commission’s guidance has been updated to give consideration of the extent to which the charity sector can undertake activities aiming to help with the effects

Charity Commission encour... For advice on how to safely donate to charities working to relieve the humanitarian crisis  in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe as result of Cyclone Idai go to

Prevention of fraud ̵... 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) 

Press release from Charit... 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

Digital Technology – co... The digital age matters to trustees as it affects key areas such as strategy, governance, fundraising, marketing, cybersecurity, culture and service delivery. It also brings opportunities, risks