The Charity Commission published its ‘Charity Sector Risk Assessment 2026’ on 18 August 2026. It provides a high-level picture of risks facing the sector now or in the future, drawing on Commission data, horizon scanning and insights from sector bodies. Trustees should use it to inform proportionate steps within their own context.
The Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence (introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023) introduces new regulatory expectations around fraud. The Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence offers charities an opportunity to strengthen governance, build confidence at board level, and protect the organisation’s mission.
Large amounts of mission-intended funds are sitting in low-risk, low-return cash arrangements – not because trustees lack ambition, but because they lack viable alternatives
After years of sustained pressure, from austerity and the pandemic to inflation and rising demand, the outlook is shifting. Pessimism is easing, but confidence has yet to take its place.
New data shows a growing share of junior charity roles fall below the Real Living Wage. As cost pressures rise, charities are facing difficult choices about how to support early talent while balancing affordability, fairness and long-term sustainability.
The charity sector, and particularly smaller charities, can face problems in achieving and maintaining board diversity. The resulting lack of breadth of experience and skills can result in less effective boards. How then can a charity address these issues through either recruitment or board practice?
Accepting a charity trustee role can feel like an opportunity to do something good, but it can carry personal risks if undertaken without a proper understanding of general and statutory duties under UK laws. Here is an overview of what you need to know about legal duties when considering accepting a charity trustee role at a charity incorporated and registered in England and Wales.
Water footprints are emerging as the next step for public and social sector organisations looking to address their environmental risk profile. Undertaking an assessment allows organisations to start to understand their water use across their value chain, identify hotspots and take action to increase their climate resilience.
Sue Ryder operates across the UK, providing expert palliative and bereavement support to thousands of people each year. For a charity of this scale and complexity, robust internal controls and risk management aren't just good practice; they're essential to fulfilling the organisation's mission and maintaining the trust of donors, beneficiaries, and regulators alike.
Charities operate in a challenging environment, constantly balancing tight budgets, rising costs, and the commitment to care for their people. For many, securing Living Wage accreditation demonstrates a public commitment to paying staff a wage that meets the real cost of living, not just the legal minimum.
On 25 September 2025, the Charity Commission published its ‘Charity Sector Risk Assessment’, offering an overview of potential risks to the charity sector. Drawing on the Commission’s data, horizon scanning, and insights from sector bodies and experts, the report outlines key threats and areas requiring urgent attention.
The best boards never take success for granted. They are constantly seeking to improve; sometimes through steady incremental change, and at other times by embracing the risks of transformation and innovation.
Trustees’ Week is celebrated annually for all the incredible people who give their time, energy, and expertise to charities across the UK. Here we explore what Trustees’ Week is all about, why it matters, and how trustees continue to inspire change and strengthen communities through their leadership.
Interim managers play a vital role in supporting charities through complex challenges, helping restore effective governance, protect assets, and build resilience for long-term success.
At a time when charities must make every penny count, it is more important than ever for trustees to ensure their charity is maximising their investments. For trustees, it’s not just a matter of good commercial acumen, it is a responsibility specified by the regulator.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, widely known as Martyn's Law, signifies a pivotal shift in UK public safety legislation and security, impacting public and social sector organisations significantly.
Trustees are instrumental in charity governance, playing a vital role in overseeing the management and running of charities. Trustees are almost always unpaid volunteers, and there can be a significant demand on their time. So, what is required of trustees? Are charities making the most of the skills and knowledge their trustees bring? And what can you do to support your trustees?’
The introduction of the new Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and the accompanying CIPFA Application Note is set to transform the landscape of internal auditing for the UK public sector.
Recent industrial action by Birmingham City Council's waste collection contractors highlights how relying on third-party services can disrupt operations.
The Fundraising Regulator’s new Code of Fundraising Practice will be effective from 1 November 2025. But what are the requirements of the new Code, and what steps could your charity take to get ready?
Internal audit is increasingly recognised as vital to helping charities operate with integrity, effectiveness, and accountability. But what exactly is internal audit, and how can it help your charity navigate challenges and make the most of opportunities?
Charities are often operating in a highly regulated environment, with non-compliance risking significant financial and reputational impact. In the face of changing requirements, what can you do to feel more confident that your charity is effectively managing its compliance risk?
With the Exposure Draft of the 2026 Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) now released, we look at the key proposed changes and what charities can do now to prepare.
Are you ready for the new Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence? Watch our webinar to understand how the Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence will impact the public sector and what you can do now to prepare for its implementation on 1 September 2025.
As climate-related reporting becomes more prevalent, driven by UK government requirements and heightened stakeholder expectations, it’s crucial for public sector organisations to understand what this means for them. We answer some of the key questions around TCFD disclosures, unpicking what they are, the challenges they present, and how they can add value.
The public and social sector is grappling with a perfect storm of economic pressures, workforce shortages, and rising demand for services. As a result, many are feeling the weight of uncertainty.
In the risk management landscape, public sector organisations increasingly recognise the need to adapt their strategies to address emerging challenges. One of these challenges is risk velocity, a relatively unused term in most organisations which assesses the speed at which risks can impact an organisation.
Insights from over 170 individuals across the UK public and social sector highlighted that the UK is on the cusp of a recruitment and retention crisis. Amid ongoing social and economic instability, how can we improve efforts to support our public sector workforce and effectively attract new talent?
In today’s interconnected world, global digital connectivity is more pervasive than ever before. With technology developing at a rapid pace, and organisations embracing new digital solutions at an unprecedented rate, we are also witnessing a simultaneous rise in the scale and impact of cyber threats and attacks.
Against a backdrop of political uncertainty, unprecedented strike action and the prevailing cost of living crisis ‒ itself a consequence of the conflict in Ukraine among other factors ‒ many of the UK’s most vulnerable communities are at risk of becoming more marginalised and face more hardship.
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