Charity Commission
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We register and regulate charities in England and Wales. Contact details are available on our website: ow.ly/fRxE50xc2KC

 England and Wales
gov.uk/charity-commission
Joined October 2009
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Charity Commission retweeted
Trustees' Week@TrusteesWeek
Sep 24
Will your charity be joining the celebrations this #TrusteesWeek? (9-13 Nov) Download our supporter toolkit and get involved. ➡️ trusteesweek.org/supporter-r… #TrusteesWeek2026
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Protect your #charity from cyber crime 🛡️💻 Find out how to keep your charity cyber secure, respond to cyber attacks, and report cyber crime. Read our guidance: gov.uk/guidance/protect-your…
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Check the new charity accounting rules ✅ All charity trustees and professional advisors should read our updated guidance before preparing their 2026 accounts. Discover what’s changed: gov.uk/government/news/all-c…
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It’s not uncommon for conflicts of interest to occur. The important thing is that you can spot and manage them to ensure every decision is made in the best interest of your charity. Read our guidance: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. If you are struggling, or worried about someone else, help is out there. Search our register to find mental health charities that provide resources and support👉 gov.uk/find-charity-informat…
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We’ve published our quarterly release of casework and registrations data for April to June 2026. ➡️ new charities registered: 1,223 ➡️ regulatory authority cases opened: 1,731 ➡️ revitalising trusts – amount revitalised: over £2.5m Find out more: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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We’ve concluded our investigation into 4 charities that were part of a wider class inquiry into the use of blank or open cheques. Read more: gov.uk/government/news/regul…
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Charity Commission retweeted
Trustees' Week@TrusteesWeek
Sep 7
📢 The first events for #TrusteesWeek (9-13 November 2026) are now available on our website: trusteesweek.org/events/ Keep an eye out for more being added in the coming weeks. 👀
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Today is #InternationalDayOfCharity! A day to raise awareness of the importance of charity, philanthropy and volunteering. 🔎 Use our register to discover a huge range of charities making a difference at home and abroad: gov.uk/find-charity-informat…
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We’ve concluded our case into Coventry City of Culture Trust and have found that trustees failed to maintain effective oversight of the charity’s finances. Read more: gov.uk/government/news/regul…
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Most charity fundraising is genuine, but fraudsters sometimes take advantage of public generosity. ✅ Make a few simple checks to help ensure your donations reach their intended cause: donatewithconfidence.campaig… #SaferGiving
Please give safely. Check the charity register check the charity is genuine before sharing any financial information Be careful when replying to emails and clicking links Contact the charity to find out more

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Read our guidance on the fundamentals of effective grant-making, from setting funding priorities and carrying out due diligence to monitoring grants and reporting impact 👇 gov.uk/guidance/making-grant…
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Making effective decisions is a vital function of being a trustee. It helps you run your charity well and manage risks. Read our decision-making guidance for charity trustees ✅ 👇 gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Yesterday our CEO and Head of Registration visited @bibic_charity in Langport, Somerset, to see the charity's impact first-hand. bibic is a national charity supporting children, young people and adults with SEND across the UK, including neurological and developmental differences.
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Good governance is the essential foundation to running your charity successfully 👍 Brush up on the 7 decision-making principles👇 gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Have you heard of internal financial controls? They are the financial checks, policies and procedures all charities need to have in place, that will help you protect your charity and get the most out of its resources. Read the guide 👇 gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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📅 You are invited to join our Annual Public Meeting on Thursday 15 October 2026 at 12.45pm. Register to join online via our livestream or apply to attend in-person in central London: gov.uk/government/news/chari…
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Humanitarian aid workers provide life-saving support in times of crisis, helping people when they need it most. ⛑️ Find registered charities to support this #WorldHumanitarianDay. 🔎 gov.uk/find-charity-informat…
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Our annual Charity Sector Risk Assessment highlights increasingly complex attacks facing charities, sometimes exploiting overlaps between different regulators. Read more: gov.uk/government/news/chari…
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Our financial health checker can help match you with the relevant guidance on managing your charity’s finances 👇 beingacharitytrustee.campaig…
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