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Fraud and cybercrime

This page looks at the risks charities face from fraud and cybercrime.
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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.
Exclusive Duty to report to the charity regulator(s)
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 01 Jul 2019
Technical helpsheet issued to highlight the circumstances in which charity independent examiners, auditors and trustees have a duty to report to the charity regulator(s).
Charity Fraud Awareness Week (27 Nov to 1 Dec): get involved!
  • Article
  • 01 Nov 2023
Every charity, NGO and not-for-profit is susceptible to fraud and cybercrime by criminals exploiting the current global crisis. Charities need to be aware of the risks and take steps to keep their money, people and data safe. The Fraud Advisory Panel and its supporters will be delivering the 8th annual Charity Fraud Awareness Week between Monday 27 November and Friday 1 December.
Charity Fraud Awareness Week: register for free events now
  • Article
  • 10 Oct 2023
Get involved in this year's campaign.
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!
Internal financial controls for charities
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 22 Jun 2023
The Charity Commission’s (CC8) guide on how to manage your charity’s financial activity and use internal financial controls to reduce the risk of loss.
Cyber Security Toolkit for Boards
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 22 Jun 2023
NCSC’s resources are designed to help board members govern cyber risk more effectively.
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