tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Charity Commission 2026-05-19T00:02:03+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/football-charity-trustees-let-down-players-after-25m-is-recovered-by-regulator 2026-05-19T00:02:03+01:00 Football charity trustees "let down players" after £2.5m is recovered by regulator In a highly critical report published today (19 May 2026), the Charity Commission's inquiry finds serious mismanagement at the Players Foundation (previously known as the Professional Footballers’ Association Charity, ch… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulator-investigates-charity-over-unauthorised-payments-to-a-trustee 2026-05-13T12:42:19+01:00 Regulator investigates charity over unauthorised payments to a trustee The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into The Shoosmith Gallery (registered charity number 1147845). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulator-investigates-charity-over-management-of-potential-conflicts-of-interest 2026-05-13T12:39:36+01:00 Regulator investigates charity over management of potential conflicts of interest The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Steiner Friends (registered charity number 1071781). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/registered-charity-status-a-social-contract 2026-04-28T14:22:00+01:00 Registered charity status: a social contract Dame Julia Unwin's first speech as Chair of the Charity Commission at Civil Society Media's Trustee Exchange in London. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/investigation-into-charities-run-by-designated-person-results-in-over-13m-redistributed-to-good-causes 2026-04-22T15:12:56+01:00 Investigation into charities run by designated person results in over £1.3m redistributed to good causes The Charity Commission has concluded its statutory inquiries into the Kantor Foundation and Kantor Charitable Foundation, finding neither charity remained viable after the designation of the charities’ founder, Dr Vitachesla… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/unmanaged-conflicts-of-interest-increase-risk-of-financial-abuse-in-charities-regulator-warns 2026-04-22T10:58:37+01:00 Unmanaged conflicts of interest increase risk of financial abuse in charities, regulator warns The Charity Commission is today publishing updated guidance for charity trustees on conflicts of interest, with research by the regulator suggesting many trustees are unsure how to recognise a conflict. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulator-launches-inquiry-into-liverpool-charity-and-freezes-bank-accounts 2026-04-15T10:30:42+01:00 Regulator launches inquiry into Liverpool charity and freezes bank accounts The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has opened a statutory inquiry into Dovecot and Princess Drive Community Association (registered charity number 1064490). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulator-finds-no-evidence-that-refugee-charity-engaged-in-inappropriate-activity 2026-04-07T13:01:45+01:00 Regulator finds no evidence that refugee charity engaged in inappropriate activity The Charity Commission has closed its compliance case into City of Sanctuary UK, finding no evidence of wrongdoing. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/william-blake-house-northants-enters-administration-as-investigation-continues 2026-04-01T13:49:26+01:00 William Blake House Northants enters administration as investigation continues William Blake House Northants has entered administration, the Charity Commission has confirmed, while steps are taken to secure ongoing care for residents. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulatorfreezeschristian-charitys-assetsafter-accounting-concerns 2026-03-31T12:24:21+01:00 Regulator freezes Christian charity’s assets after accounting concerns  The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Gorgias Charitable Trust (registered charity number 1178051).  tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulator-launches-inquiry-into-international-childrens-charity-over-serious-safeguarding-concerns 2026-03-27T11:18:33+00:00 Regulator launches inquiry into international children’s charity over serious safeguarding concerns The Charity Commission is investigating CISV International Ltd (charity number: 1073308) and has appointed an Interim Manager to the charity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/charities-achieve-5bn-increase-in-impact-spending-amidst-ongoing-financial-squeeze 2026-03-26T16:41:22+00:00 Charities achieve £5bn increase in impact spending amidst ongoing financial squeeze New insights from sector data suggests that charities directed £5 billion of additional resources to delivering their aims, despite ongoing financial pressures. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulator-investigates-charity-over-potential-risk-to-charitable-funds 2026-03-26T11:08:15+00:00 Regulator investigates charity over potential risk to charitable funds The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Grand Lodge of England Comprehensive Trust Deed (the Charity). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/charity-commission-responds-to-attacks-in-north-london 2026-03-23T13:21:38+00:00 Charity Commission responds to attacks in North London David Holdsworth, chief executive of the Charity Commission, has issued a statement in response to attacks on ambulances run by registered charity, Hatzola Northwest Trust. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/charity-regulator-appoints-interim-manager-to-william-blake-house-northants 2026-03-18T10:01:05+00:00 Charity regulator appoints Interim Manager to William Blake House Northants The Charity Commission, the regulator of charities in England and Wales, has appointed an Interim Manager to William Blake House Northants (registered charity number 1089471). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulator-investigates-animal-rescue-charity-over-potential-misuse-of-charitable-funds 2026-03-16T11:53:30+00:00 Regulator investigates animal rescue charity over potential misuse of charitable funds The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Animal Lifeline. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/board-member-appointed-to-the-charity-commission-for-england-and-wales 2026-03-12T12:00:03+00:00 Board Member appointed to the Charity Commission for England and Wales. The Secretary of State has appointed Kate Sayer as Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee to the Charity Commission for England and Wales for a term of three years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulator-issues-formal-warning-to-slough-gurdwara-as-it-concludes-case 2026-03-11T14:04:48+00:00 Regulator issues formal warning to Slough gurdwara as it concludes case The Charity Commission has concluded its review of allegations of accounting failures and political activity at Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Slough. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulator-investigates-surrey-charity-after-concerns-over-privatebenefitandfinancial-mismanagement 2026-03-11T13:28:56+00:00 Regulator investigates Surrey charity after concerns over private benefit and financial mismanagement  The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into the Allen Trust (charity number: 1146388 ) tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statement-and-guidance-for-charities-on-the-evolving-situation-in-iran 2026-03-05T09:09:00+00:00 Statement and guidance for charities on the evolving situation in Iran The Commission is aware that charities will be affected in different ways by the current volatile situation in Iran and the wider region. We aim to support charities in delivering their charitable purposes within the law.