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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.

• From: The Charity Commission
• Published: 10 May 2013
• Last updated: 16 May 2023 — See all updates

A regulatory alert is issued by the Charity Commission about particular risks or vulnerabilities which could affect charities and their operations. These risks are identified through the Commission’s regulatory compliance and proactive work, which includes liaison with charities, sector bodies and other agencies.

Through regulatory alerts, the Commission raises awareness of these risks, highlighting the actions trustees can take to protect their charities.

Alerts issued in 2025

• ‘Failure to prevent fraud’ offence regulatory alert
  • 4 February 2025
  • News story

Alerts issued in 2024

• Regulator CEO urges councils to improve compliance with trustee duties
  • 9 August 2024
  • Press release

Alerts issued in 2022

• Regulator renews its message warning charities against the use of cash couriers
  • 3 May 2022
  • News story
• Ukraine crisis: increased risk of sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment
  • 13 April 2022
  • News story

Alerts issued in 2021

• Safeguarding in international aid: key steps to consider
  • 24 June 2021
  • News story

Alerts issued in 2020

• Alert for charities - the importance of transparent and accountable governance
  • 25 June 2020
  • Decision

Alerts issued in 2019

• Alert for charities – fraudsters impersonating staff
  • 10 December 2019
  • News story

Alerts issued in 2018

• Alert for charities – be aware of insider fraud threats
  • 16 August 2018
  • News story
• Alert for charities - use the regulated financial sector
  • 28 February 2018
  • News story
• Watch out for ‘Payment Diversion Fraud’ - keep your school funds safe
  • 11 January 2018
  • News story

Alerts issued in 2017

• Keep your charity safe - watch out for phishing scams
  • 16 October 2017
  • News story
• Regulatory alert for military charities
  • 12 October 2017
  • News story

Alerts issued in 2016

• Regulators issue joint alert about compliance with data protection law
  • 9 December 2016
  • News story
• Regulators issue joint alert about working with third-party fundraisers
  • 8 November 2016
  • News story

Alerts issued in 2015

• Terrorism Act alert: 30 September 2015
  • 30 September 2015
  • News story

Published 10 May 2013

Last updated 16 May 2023 + show all updates

1. 16 May 2023

   Definition of regulatory alerts updated.

2. 10 May 2013

   First published.