Facebook launches new online fundraising tool
Facebook has expanded the use of its 'donate' button and launched a new fundraising platform which will compete with services such as JustGiving and Virgin Money Giving.
Civil Society
19 November 2015
Charity governance costs overstated
A report published by the Charity Commission suggests that many charities may be incorrectly overstating their governance costs in their public annual returns or their accounts.
The Charity Commission
19 November 2015
Charities win £1.8m legacy legal battle
In a joint statement, the four charities said: "We respect the decision of the court and on behalf of everyone who benefits from our work; we would like to extend our gratitude for the bequest which has been left to our charities. We will carefully consider the judge's comments.".
Civil Society
17 November 2015
Charity Commission alerts charities to international consultation
The Charity Commission issues an alert to charities to draw their attention to the Financial Action Task Force's public consultation to consider amendments and updates to its Interpretative Note for Recommendation 8 focused on non-profit organisations and the risk of terrorist abuse.
The Charity Commission
13 November 2015
How to act in the best interests of your charity
The Charity Commission explains what it means to act in this way, and how to avoid making common mistakes.
The Charity Commission
12 November 2015
Former trustee jailed
The Charity Commission responds to the sentencing of Will Clark, a former trustee of the removed charity Rainbow Rooms, who has been sentenced to 28 months for a range of offences. Four months of his sentence relate to the charge of supplying false information to the Commission.
The Charity Commission
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