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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

Charity finances: trustee... The Charity Commission has updated its guidance on charity finances Charity finances: trustee essentials (CC25) to make sure that trustees understand their financial responsibilities when managing a

Charity accounts – ... 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

Public should ensure dona... This is a Charity Commission press release:- Press release: Generous public should make sure donations go to genuine charities supporting the victims in Manchester, says charity regulator

Recruitment of new truste... In accordance with the Charities Act, an individual is currently prevented from acting as a charity trustee if they have an unspent conviction for an offence of

Government backs charitab... 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

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) 

Government launches new s... Free online resource for charities launched by the Government. It is a safeguarding portal created to help charities handle safeguarding concerns or allegations. See https://safeguarding.culture.gov.uk/ The portal

Richmond Group of Chariti... Research commissioned by the Richmond Group of Charities shows that charities can add value to the health and care system in a number of ways – which

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