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Regulator announces statutory inquiry into Mermaids
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The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Mermaids, after identifying concerns about its governance and management.
The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Islamic Centre of England Limited over serious governance concerns.
Update on investment guidance following Butler-Sloss case
Government response
High Court judgement on investment guidance following Butler-Sloss case
Guidance for charities and trustees responding to the crisis in Ukraine.
Charity Commission case reports, decisions made, inquiry reports, regulatory alerts and statements on live cases.
Speaking at the Beacon Philanthropy Forum, Orlando Fraser calls on the well-off to dig deeper in support of charity during these difficult economic times.
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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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See all guidance and regulationPolicy papers and consultations
- MOU: Charity Commission and the Secretary of State for Justice regarding the regulation of secure academy trusts
- Y Comisiwn Elusennau: diwygiadau i'r Ffurflen Flynyddol 2023-25
Transparency and freedom of information releases
- Register of merged charities
- Charity Commission monthly workforce management information: 2022 to 2023
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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
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/report-serious-wrongdoing-at-a-charity-as-a-worker-or-volunteer
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