The Regulator for Charities in England and Wales

Promoting Effective Performance

This is an evolving section of the site which concerns areas in which the Charity Commission is able to enhance the work of Registered Charities

Research Reports

A series of broadly based reports on themes affecting charities

Consultation Documents

A list of all current, recent and forthcoming consultation exercises conducted by the Commission

Good Governance - A code for the Voluntary and Community Sector

The Commission endorses the new governance code for charities and voluntary organisations

Mergers and Collaborative Working

Information about how a merger or working collaboratively can be beneficial to your charity and how to register your charity merger with us

Key findings from Charity Commission research into trustee payments

Includes a summary of a Commission seminar to discuss sector perspectives on payment of trustees.

Environmental responsibility: what role should charities play?

Signposts to organisations that assist charities to address environmental responsibility issues in their own organisation and practice including details of Charity Commission seminar and guidance in this area

Working with Faith Groups
The Charity Commission Faith Groups Programme 2004 - 07

The Commission has published its report on the consultations it has had with a range of faith charities throughout England and Wales
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Charity Governance: Involving Young People

Report of a discussion hosted by the Governance Hub, National Children’s Bureau, Participation Works and the Commission

Local Government Charity Toolkit

Commission’s new online reference manual for local councils now available. Advice & guidance on almost everything you ever wanted to know about running, and working with, charities