Insights
New fraud offences - what charities need to do now
16 May 2025The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) has introduced significant new fraud offences, requiring charities to take action to prevent fraud.
New corporate offence of failure to prevent fraud - how should charities prepare
10 Feb 2025The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at bolstering the UK's defences against fraud.
Reflecting on the Charity Commission inquiry report on The Captain Tom Foundation - what are the key lessons for the sector?
08 Jan 2025The Charity Commission's recent inquiry report into The Captain Tom Foundation, the findings of which have been widely reported in the news, found repeated instances of misconduct and mismanagement.
Autumn Budget 2024 - significant increase in charities' staffing costs
14 Nov 2024The new Government's first budget, announced on 30 October 2024, includes measures increasing employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the National Living Wage, adding to the financial pressures on charities.
Understanding charity fraud: protecting donations and charitable organisations
13 Nov 2024Fraud takes many forms and is a widespread threat. For charitable organisations, preventing internal fraud, neutralising external fraud threats and ensuring donor trust is critical.
How charities can claim their costs in personal injury claims
13 Nov 2024The legal framework, the process, and best practice for claiming costs.
