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Opening the doors to charity trusteeship
During Trustees Week, I hosted a roundtable for some of the charity sector’s younger trustees. The Commission is keen...
Making your donation count: how to avoid festive fraud
As the festive season brings with it a period of increased public generosity, we’re sharing a few quick steps you can...
Charity Commission and Electoral Commission chairs share advice for charities engaging in public debate
A general election is on the horizon and we understand that many of you, as charity leaders and trustees, will see...
Charities must not become forums for hate speech over Gaza
This comment piece was first published in the Sunday Telegraph on 26 November 2023. As aid lorries enter Gaza during...
The lease-based model of supported housing – Charity Commission view
The supported housing sector is a space where many aspects of civil society come together to meet the needs of...
From our social media manager to yours: why implement a social media policy?
New guidance published by the Charity Commission makes it clear that charities who use social media should have a...
Trustee and public trust research
It has long been a priority for the Charity Commission to learn more about the public’s attitudes towards charities...
What is a trustee and how to become one?
The Big Help Out aims to help people experience volunteering and make a difference in their communities. Getting On...
Road-testing our new investment guidance
Update (1 August 2023): Our refreshed investment guidance has been published. Read Investing charity money: guidance...
Migration and refugee crisis: charities can model a better kind of discourse
One of the hallmarks of our free and democratic society is the space it grants individuals and organisations to speak...
Filing dormant company accounts with Companies House
All limited companies, whether they trade or not, must deliver annual accounts and a confirmation statement to...
How to use and protect your company authentication code
One of the most important pieces of information you will be sent after you have incorporated your company is your...
How to avoid a late filing penalty
High on the list of enquiries that our contact centre receives, are questions about late filing penalties. What are...
When and how to file your annual accounts with Companies House
A company must file accounts every year. Company accounts are documents prepared at the end of a financial year which...
Filing accounts for your dormant company
It’s at this time of year that a number of native species enter hibernation. These include some small mammals, such as...
Using your company authentication code to file online
The authentication code is a 6 digit alphanumeric code issued to each company. The code is used to authorise...
File your accounts on time this Christmas
This blog is likely to cause some controversy and it'll be interesting to hear your views. So, I’ll throw it out...
Filing your full accounts
It seems a very simple concept. Take some eggs, flour, sugar and margarine. Mix and pour into a baking tin. Bake for...
How to protect your company from fraud and scams
Setting up a company is extremely busy. There’s a lot to do - new processes, account filings, tax and much more. It’s...
What to consider when incorporating a new business
No matter the business, no matter the sector, no matter the budget, every entrepreneur has one consideration they must...