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 2021
Alerts issued in 2020
Alerts issued in 2019
Alerts issued in 2018
- Alert for charities – risk of CEO fraud through Christmas gift cards
- Regulatory alert issued to charitable think tanks
- Alert for charities operating in Syria or Turkey about aid passing through the Bab Al-Hawa crossing
- Alert for charities - fundraising and postal stamp fraud
- Alert for charities – be aware of insider fraud threats
- Alert for charities – watch out for CEO fraud
- Alert for charities - use the regulated financial sector
- Watch out for ‘Payment Diversion Fraud’ - keep your school funds safe
Alerts issued in 2017
- Regulatory alert to charities - safeguarding
- Keep your charity safe - watch out for phishing scams
- Regulatory alert for military charities
- Generous public should make sure donations go to genuine charities supporting the victims in Manchester
- Ransomware threat - keep your charity safe
- Commission reminds housing associations of changes to the land disposal framework
- Regulator warns charities against the use of cash couriers
Alerts issued in 2016
- Commission warns public not to donate to ‘sham’ animal welfare and migrant appeals
- Regulatory alert: charities at risk of cyber attack
- Regulators issue joint alert about compliance with data protection law
- Regulators issue joint alert about working with third-party fundraisers
- Charities Act 2016: new fundraising rules
- Mandate fraud: charities targeted by increasingly sophisticated scams
Alerts issued in 2015
Charity Commission warnings to charities about particular risks or vulnerabilities.
Alerts issued in 2013
Charity Commission warnings to charities about particular risks or vulnerabilities.