News and communications

Regulator confirms the charity is closed due to ongoing problems around its insurance cover.

• Updated: 31 July 2023

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into a London-based think tank.

• Updated: 11 May 2023

Helen Stephenson sets out how the regulator is working to better support trustees - and why it expects trustees to engage with its guidance and avoid disputes.

• Updated: 26 April 2023

In a keynote speech at the ICAEW Charity Conference, Orlando Fraser reflects on his first 9 months as Chair of the Charity Commission, and looks ahead to the challenges and opportunities facing charities in 2023.

• Updated: 19 January 2023

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Mermaids, after identifying concerns about its governance and management.

• Updated: 2 December 2022

Speaking at the Beacon Philanthropy Forum, Orlando Fraser calls on the well-off to dig deeper in support of charity during these difficult economic times.

• Updated: 30 November 2022

Helen Stephenson addresses WCVA's gofod3 event

• Updated: 21 June 2022

Charity Commission launches consultation on the information it will require from charities from 2023

• Updated: 9 June 2022

In his first speech as Chair of the Commission, Orlando Fraser sets out his intention to lead an expert regulator that is fair, balanced and independent.

• Updated: 4 May 2022

The Charity Commission has launched the next phase of its ongoing campaign to help trustees be ‘certain in uncertain times’

• Updated: 23 March 2022

Charity Commission’s report also sets out wider lessons for the sector

• Updated: 10 February 2022

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Dar ul Uloom Islamia Rizwia (Bralawai) over concerns about its administration and management.

• Updated: 15 December 2021

Charity Commission publishes critical report on Richmond Psychosocial Foundation International (RPFI), finding its former trustees exposed residents to “significant avoidable harm”.

• Updated: 2 December 2021

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Fashion for Relief, over concerns about potential misconduct and/or mismanagement.

• Updated: 25 November 2021

The Charity Commission’s statutory inquiry into Human Appeal has found failures in the charity’s governance.

• Updated: 28 October 2021

The Charity Commission has provided an update on its inquiry involving Al-Hijrah Trust (CIO).

• Updated: 12 October 2021

The Charity Commission has issued a formal regulatory alert urging international aid charities to address remaining weaknesses in keeping people safe.

• Updated: 24 June 2021

The Charity Commission (the Commission) is issuing this alert to help trustees of international aid charities to improve their safeguarding practices.

• Updated: 24 June 2021

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into The Aspinall Foundation over serious concerns about the charity’s governance and financial management.

• Updated: 31 March 2021

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into The Howletts Wild Animal Trust over serious concerns about the charity’s governance and financial management.

• Updated: 31 March 2021