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Duty to report to the charity regulator(s)
- Helpsheets and support
- 01 Jul 2019
Helpsheet highlighting the circumstances in which charity independent examiners, auditors and trustees have a duty to report serious issues, including fraud, governance failures, or legal breaches, to the charity regulators.
Build resilience against fraud and cybercrime
- Article
- 30 Apr 2025
Charities play a vital role in society, often operating on tight budgets while delivering essential services to communities. Yet this very trust can make them attractive targets for fraudsters and cybercriminals. In an increasingly digital world, improving resilience to fraud and cybercrime is not just a technical necessity — it’s fundamental to protecting beneficiaries, safeguarding donations, and preserving public trust.
Warning for charities with land across the South East of England
- Article
- 02 Dec 2024
The Charity Commission has sent this alert on behalf of the Environment Agency: criminals are currently targeting charities that own land across the South East of England.
Fraud Alert! Watch out for the latest scam!
- Article
- 27 Sep 2024
Fraudsters are always finding new ways to target charities. As a Community, we can support each other by sharing examples of fraud attempts to help us be vigilant and improve our internal controls. Would your charity have fallen for this latest scam?
HMRC warns of VAT bank details fraud
- Article
- 26 Apr 2024
Form VAT 484 has been used in fraudulent attempts to gain access to businesses’ VAT repayments.
Charity Fraud Report 2023
- Website
- 28 Nov 2023
Over a third of charities said they had experienced more instances of fraud in 2023 than in the previous year, and 67% of charities think that the cost-of-living crisis increases the risk of fraud in the sector. BDO’s 2023 Charity Fraud Report details the findings from their annual survey into the fraud landscape within the charity sector.
Charity Fraud Awareness Week: take part in our 2023 charity survey now
- Article
- 29 Aug 2023
Take an active role and complete the survey this year.
Caution! Protect your charity from the rising threat of cyber attacks
- Article
- 03 Aug 2023
NCSC warns of increasing attacks, but help is available, including free NSCS Funded Cyber Essentials Programme for certain types of charities to help you keep client data safe.
Prevent Charity Fraud
- Website
- 18 Jul 2023
The Prevent Charity Fraud website is a one-stop-shop for information on how to prevent, detect and respond to fraud committed against charities and not-for-profits.
Funded Cyber Essentials Programme
- Website
- 19 Dec 2022
Charities (1-49 employees) tackling domestic abuse: access free NCSC Funded Cyber Essentials Programme for your charity to help you keep your client data safe. Don't miss out!
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