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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.
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
Alerts issued in 2017
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Regulatory alert to charities - safeguarding
- News story
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Alerts issued prior to 2013
- Guidance
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Keep your charity safe - watch out for phishing scams
- News story
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Regulatory alert for military charities
- News story
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Check before you give to genuine registered charities this Ramadan
- Press release
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Generous public should make sure donations go to genuine charities supporting the victims in Manchester
- Press release
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Ransomware threat - keep your charity safe
- Press release
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Commission reminds housing associations of changes to the land disposal framework
- News story
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Regulator warns charities against the use of cash couriers
- News story
Alerts issued in 2016
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Commission warns public not to donate to ‘sham’ animal welfare and migrant appeals
- News story
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Regulatory alert: charities at risk of cyber attack
- News story
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Regulators issue joint alert about compliance with data protection law
- News story
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Regulators issue joint alert about working with third-party fundraisers
- News story
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Charities Act 2016: new fundraising rules
- News story
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Mandate fraud: charities targeted by increasingly sophisticated scams
- Press release
Alerts issued in 2015
Charity Commission warnings to charities about particular risks or vulnerabilities.
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Terrorism Act alert: 30 September 2015
- News story
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Funding of non-charitable organisations
- News story
Alerts issued in 2013
Charity Commission warnings to charities about particular risks or vulnerabilities.