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Regulatory alerts: Charity Commission

Alerts and warnings issued by the commission about particular risks or vulnerabilities which could affect charities and their operations.

Published 10 May 2013

• From: The Charity Commission

As part of the Charity Commission’s regulatory compliance work, which includes liaison with charities, sector umbrella bodies and other agencies, it may become aware of particular risks or vulnerabilities which potentially affect charities and their operations.

Where appropriate, the commission raises awareness of particular risks facing charities as they come to its attention. Charity trustees need to be vigilant about those who want to exploit and abuse their charities.

Alerts issued in 2018

1. Alert for charities – watch out for CEO fraud

   • 26 March 2018
   • News story

2. Alert for charities - use the regulated financial sector

   • 28 February 2018
   • News story

3. Watch out for ‘Payment Diversion Fraud’ - keep your school funds safe

   • 11 January 2018
   • News story

Alerts issued in 2017

1. Regulatory alert to charities - safeguarding

   • 19 December 2017
   • News story

2. Alerts issued prior to 2013

   • 10 May 2013
   • Guidance

3. Keep your charity safe - watch out for phishing scams

   • 16 October 2017
   • News story

4. Regulatory alert for military charities

   • 12 October 2017
   • News story

5. Check before you give to genuine registered charities this Ramadan

   • 26 May 2017
   • Press release

6. Generous public should make sure donations go to genuine charities supporting the victims in Manchester

   • 25 May 2017
   • Press release

7. Ransomware threat - keep your charity safe

   • 15 May 2017
   • Press release

8. Commission reminds housing associations of changes to the land disposal framework

   • 6 April 2017
   • News story

9. Regulator warns charities against the use of cash couriers

   • 24 February 2017
   • News story

Alerts issued in 2016

1. Commission warns public not to donate to ‘sham’ animal welfare and migrant appeals

   • 17 January 2017
   • News story

2. Regulatory alert: charities at risk of cyber attack

   • 13 December 2016
   • News story

3. Regulators issue joint alert about compliance with data protection law

   • 9 December 2016
   • News story

4. Regulators issue joint alert about working with third-party fundraisers

   • 8 November 2016
   • News story

5. Charities Act 2016: new fundraising rules

   • 1 November 2016
   • News story

6. Mandate fraud: charities targeted by increasingly sophisticated scams

   • 14 January 2016
   • Press release

Alerts issued in 2015

Charity Commission warnings to charities about particular risks or vulnerabilities.

1. Terrorism Act alert: 30 September 2015

   • 30 September 2015
   • News story

2. Funding of non-charitable organisations

   • 3 March 2015
   • News story

Alerts issued in 2013

Charity Commission warnings to charities about particular risks or vulnerabilities.

1. Be aware of suspect donations - advice for charities

   • 27 June 2013
   • News story

2. Safer giving - advice for charities and the public

   • 1 June 2013
   • News story

3. Commission warns charities on business rates relief

   • 20 May 2013
   • Press release

Published 10 May 2013