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The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator are encouraging the public to support registered charities responding to the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, which struck the country on 25 June 2026.

Today (1 July) the聽 (DEC) launches its Venezuela Earthquake Appeal. DEC brings together 15 registered UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently in times of crisis overseas.

These, and other registered charities, are currently providing life-saving aid such as food, water, shelter and healthcare to people affected by the earthquakes.

By supporting registered charities, including through the DEC, people can be assured that their donations will be regulated and accounted for in line with charity law.

David Holdsworth, Chief Executive of the Charity Commission said:

鈥淭he scale of devastation in Venezuela is heartbreaking, and many people will want to do what they can to help.

Giving through registered charities, including those involved in the DEC appeal, is one of the most effective ways to support the relief effort.

Registered charities are subject to regulation and must account for how they use the money entrusted to them, helping ensure donations reach those who need them most.鈥�

Gerald Oppenheim, Chief Executive of the Fundraising Regulator said:

鈥淭he British public are incredibly generous whenever disaster strikes, and we鈥檙e already seeing people wanting to help those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela.

鈥淭he best way to make sure your donation has the greatest impact is to give through a trusted, registered charity. Taking a few moments to check who you鈥檙e donating to can give you confidence that your money is supporting genuine relief efforts.

鈥淪imple steps such as looking for the Fundraising Badge and checking the relevant charity register can help you donate safely and confidently.鈥�

Steps to giving safely

People can give with confidence to relief efforts by following a few simple steps:

• consider donating through the DEC鈥檚 emergency appeal
• for those who choose to donate to other charities, the charity regulator is reminding people to check charities are聽registered聽and legitimate
• look out for the聽聽鈥� the logo that says 鈥榬egistered with Fundraising Regulator鈥� 鈥� and check the聽聽of organisations committed to fundraise in line with its Code of Fundraising Practice
• contact a charity directly or find out more online about the charity that you鈥檙e seeking to donate to or work with to understand how it is spending funds
• make sure the charity is genuine before giving any financial information
• be careful when responding to emails or clicking on links within them
• check the charity鈥檚 name and registration number on the聽Charity Register聽鈥� most charities with an annual income of 拢5,000 or more must be registered in England and Wales

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Notes to editors:

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2. 罢丑别听Charity Commission for England and Wales聽is the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales - its purpose is to ensure charity can thrive and inspire trust so that people can improve lives and strengthen society
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