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Looking to the year ahead
Blog post
Charity Commission CEO, Helen Stephenson reflects on 2021 and what the Commission has achieved.
The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has extended Ian Karet’s term as the Interim Chair of the Charity Commission from 27th December 2021 to 26th June 2022.
Charity Commission launches statutory inquiry into Dar ul Uloom Islamia Rizwia (Bralawai)
Press release
The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Dar ul Uloom Islamia Rizwia (Bralawai) over concerns about its administration and management.
5-minute guides for charity trustees
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Refresh your knowledge with the Charity Commission’s 5-minute guides.
Guidance to help with running your charity during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
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.
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- When and how the Charity Commission appoints Interim Managers
- Charity responsible investment guidance
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- Charity Commission monthly workforce management information: 2021 to 2022
- Charity Commission board member and senior executive team expenses
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What to do if a charity won't deal with your complaint, or if you suspect illegal activity like terrorism or abuse.
Report a serious incident on behalf of a charity’s trustee body
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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