Preventing charity fraud

Charities can be susceptible to fraud. Understand the risks and get the tools to better protect your charity from fraud and cybercrime.

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My charity pledges to work actively to prevent fraud wherever it might occur in our organisation.

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Events

Charity Fraud Survey and Report 2024

Join us for an insightful session with experts from BDO as they delve into this year’s Charity Fraud Survey. Discover the key findings and actionable takeaways […]

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Insights

Strength in Unity: How Charities Thrive Through Collaboration

November 29, 2024

Fraud is a risk to any charitable organization. Fraudsters will not discriminate in relation to the mission of the charity, the number of staff or the amount of funding received…

Lessons Into Action: Taking Nine Years of Learning to Drive Change

November 25, 2024

Fraud is a risk to any charitable organization. Fraudsters will not discriminate in relation to the mission of the charity, the number of staff or the amount of funding received…

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Helpsheets

Our helpsheets offer information, advice and practical actions on grant fraud, cyber security, moving money, financial security and more.

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Testimonials

Charity Fraud Awareness Week is a highlight of our year. It gives us the opportunity to come together as a sector and to also engage with our global organisation. We generally hold multiple events in various locations, including townhall meetings, training and quizzes. The engagement we’ve had internally has been fantastic.
Dave Carter
Head of Global Counter Fraud, British Council
With charity fraud becoming ever more sophisticated, the time to keep the risks uppermost in our minds is now. Many charities and their staff and volunteers are under increased economic pressure. With new financial reporting obligations on fraud now in effect, charities must be supported with fraud prevention and detection. Every organisation is susceptible, charities are not immune to the risks, but by raising awareness and sharing vital resources we can tackle fraud, together. We’re proud to support Charity Fraud Awareness Week and once again urge charities to take the Fraud Pledge.
Caron Bradshaw
CEO, Charity Finance Group (CFG)