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Strong controls, weak links: where charity fraud risk can emerge
- Article
- 10 Sep 2026
Charities often set up fraud controls on paper, but even with the best intentions, fraud can still slip through. As an undergraduate researcher from Royal Holloway, University of London, I interviewed experienced charity auditors and senior charity finance leaders for my dissertation. A recurring theme across these interviews was that gaps tend to appear not where controls are missing, but where they meet.
Charity Commission report: what is the risk landscape in 2026?
- Article
- 10 Sep 2026
The Charity Commission’s 2026 Charity Sector Risk Assessment provides trustees and charity leaders with an updated view of the risks it considers most significant across England and Wales.
Cyber roundup: new AI agent risks, and how to address them
- Article
- 26 Aug 2026
Reports about AI agents show some real risks that organisations need to be aware of when adopting the technology. The latest cyber news also highlights the importance of having strong supplier oversight, incident response planning and controls for emerging technologies.
Charities ‘expect fraud to increase’ in 2026
- Article
- 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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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.
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