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The Secretary of State has appointed Rory Brooks CBE, Shrenik Davda, and Mark Simms for three year terms commencing 27 March 2023.
Charity Commission launches inquiry into cancer charity
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The regulator has opened a statutory inquiry into patient support and cancer awareness charity Melanoma UK – Incorporating Factor 50.
The Charity Commission launches inquiry into Asia Pacific Childrens Fund over concerns about money spent overseas and sent to related parties.
The Charity Commission has appointed an interim manager to a London-based religious charity.
Information on the changes being introduced by the Charities Act 2022.
Charity Commission case reports, decisions made, inquiry reports, regulatory alerts and statements on live cases.
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We register and regulate charities in England and Wales, to ensure that the public can support charities with confidence.
Charity Commission is a non-ministerial department.
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- When and how the Charity Commission appoints Interim Managers
- Canllaw drafft: defnydd elusennau o'r cyfryngau cymdeithasol
Transparency and freedom of information releases
- Charity Commission spending over £25,000: April 2023 to March 2024
- Charity Commission monthly workforce management information: 2023 to 2024
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Find out how to get a password or log in to Charity Commission online services.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/online-services-for-charities
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Charity Commission
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Read our unacceptable customer behaviour policy and procedure.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charity-commission-unacceptable-customer-behaviour-policy-and-procedure
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Use the enquiry form to contact the Charity Commission in writing.
Complain about a charity
What to do if a charity won't deal with your complaint, or if you suspect illegal activity like terrorism or abuse.
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We are currently experiencing technical issues with the Reporting Serious Incidents (RSI) form. We apologise for any inconvenience.
If you require help, please contact us on 0300 066 9197 during our opening hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Charities must report serious incidents to us, and explain how incidents are being dealt with
Find out how to report serious incidents and what to report.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-report-a-serious-incident-in-your-charity
Whistleblowing
Find out what sort of wrongdoing you can report to the Charity Commission, and how to report it.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/report-serious-wrongdoing-at-a-charity-as-a-worker-or-volunteer
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www.gov.uk/government/publications/charity-commission-freedom-of-informationenvironmental-information-regulations-request-privacy-notice
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