Insights
Be alert to the growing risk of cyber fraud post pandemic
August 3, 2022
As we emerge from the pandemic we are seeing the threat of fraud and risk to finances move to more of a cyber dependant phase – where actors are relying increasingly on computers and internet connected devices.
Good cyber security can help protect against fraud
July 26, 2022
According to the National Crime Agency, fraud is now the most prevalent type of crime in England and Wales and a significant rising problem for charities.
What is payment diversion fraud, and how can you avoid it?
January 4, 2022
Payment diversion is a type of impersonation fraud. In its most basic form, it started when humans began exchanging products and services for payment, be that early coinage, a sheep, a cartwheel or a flagon of wine.
Helpsheets
Offering information, advice and practical actions on grant fraud, cyber security, moving money, financial security and more.
Templates
A selection of templates which can be tailored to the needs of your charity.
This simple risk assessment template is designed to help you take the first steps in understanding the risks that your organisation faces.
This anti-fraud policy example is designed to help your organisation craft it’s own effective policy documents.
E-learning
Learn about the steps you can take to keep your charity safe online with this free training course from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre. It covers five key cybersecurity topics over five days.
Ask your staff and volunteers to complete this 30 minute e-learning course on the basics of good cyber security. Created by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, it’s free and easy-to-use.
Case studies
In 2016 the British Council established a counter-fraud function to improve fraud awareness and create a culture of reporting across 115 countries. Learn more about the benefits of their approach in this case study.
A review of internal financial controls by Colchester Food Bank resulted in several low-cost improvements to safeguard and expand the food bank’s funding. Learn more about the benefits of their approach in this case study.
A grant-holder discovered systematic fraud carried out by staff in one of its partner organisations and reported it to the funder. This ultimately deprived the local community of much-needed support to improve the quality of life of people affected by HIV. Learn more about what happened and what was changed as a result.
Research
This report highlights the main findings from a survey carried out by the Fraud Advisory Panel and BDO LLP in September 2021 to understand the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on fraud within the charity sector.
This report highlights the main findings from the largest survey undertaken into fraud committed against UK charities, commissioned by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and Fraud Advisory Panel.
This report highlights the main findings from the largest survey undertaken into cybercrime in the UK charity sector, commissioned by the Charity Commission for England and Wales and Fraud Advisory Panel.