Charity Update - 19 July 2022
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Aarti Gupta
18 July 2022
Government launches consultation to determine the use of the Dormant Assets Fund
The consultation will decide on future good causes to benefit from £738 million Dormant Asset Fund in England. Read more.
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
18 July 2022
Research reveals the most generous areas in England and Wales
New research from the Charities Aid Foundation shows that the London Borough of Hounslow is the most generous area in England and Wales. Read more.
Charities Aid Foundation
14 July 2022
Charity Commission publishes research into public trust in charities and trustees' experiences of their role
Public expectations of charities remain consistent, but it is vital that charities respond to these expectations. Trustees continue to understand their roles and responsibilities as charity trustees. Read the highlights.
Charity Commission
14 July 2022
Charity Commission reveals the results of its Customer Experience Survey
The report details charities' views on the service they have received from the Commission. 69% of customers report good service from the Regulator.
Charity Commission
14 July 2022
Charity Commission releases its annual accounts
The annual accounts for 2021-2022 are released to the public. Read the accounts in full.
Charity Commission
14 July 2022
Orlando Fraser urges charities to maintain public trust during difficult times
Amongst the challenging backdrop of the war in Ukraine, political tumult and the cost of living crisis, Mr Fraser urges frugality and restraint from charity leaders. He warns the public will be much less tolerant of financial carelessness from charities. Read more.
Charity Commission
14 July 2022
DBS check eligibility guidance issued for the charity sector and overseas organisations
The new eligibility guidance applies to both staff and volunteer roles. Read more.
Disclosure and Barring Service
12 July 2022
Cost of living crisis raises food poverty concerns
Research from the Charities Aid Foundation finds that more than one in ten people know friends or family at risk of food poverty or who are having to use a food bank. Read more.
Charities Aid Foundation
7 July 2022
Social Business Impact Programme launched to support the growth of London-based social enterprises led by women of colour
Charities Aid Foundation and Hatch Enterprise are launching the programme funded by JPMorgan Chase and private donors. Read more.
Charities Aid Foundation
6 July 2022
Fundraising Regulator reminds charities to act on their Fundraising Preference requests
Following an independent review, the Fundraising Regulator made changes to the Fundraising Preference Service earlier this year. The Regulator reminds charities to ensure they are compliant with these changes. Read more.
Fundraising Regulator