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

Helping charities through the Economic Downturn

Information for charities during the Economic Downturn.

Charity Commission Surveys

Results of surveys held seeking the public's opinion of charities and the Charity Commission.

Almshouse Factsheets

Three factsheets covering the three main problems faced by almshouse charities that find themselves in trouble.

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

Schemes and Orders

Latest schemes and orders of the Charity Commissioners

Key findings from Charity Commission research into trustee payments

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

Beyond the banks? Lessons and opportunities for the regulation of charities

Details of a discussion held on 21 July 2009 examining the potential implications for the future of charity regulation in light of the banking crisis

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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Local Government and Charities

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

Public Trust and Confidence in Charities

Details of the Charity Commission seminars which were held on 14 and 22 October 2008.