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Charities ‘expect fraud to increase’ in 2026

Author: ICAEW Insights

Published: 12 Dec 2025

The latest Charity Fraud Report from BDO and Fraud Advisory Panel shows a decrease in incidents in 2025, however respondents were concerned about the future.

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