The Regulator for Charities in England and Wales
Version November 2007 (last updated 23/11/2007)
Welcome to the Charity Commission Freedom of Information Publication Scheme established in accordance with Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Part 1: Introduction: This sets out the background and purpose of the Scheme.
Part 2: Classes of Information: These are the categories of information which we are committed to making available under this Publication Scheme, including links to this information. The classes of information are divided into two broad areas:
Information about the legislation under which we operate, the policies and procedures regarding the application and interpretation of charity law by the Charity Commission and the exercise of the Charity Commission's statutory functions.
Information about our organisation and role. If you want to find what information we publish for example about our budget, personnel and recruitment policies - look here. Includes publications such as the annual report, corporate and business plans and press releases.
Information falling into the classes will be retained in accordance with our retention policy that complies with guidance issued by The National Archives.
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI Act) became law on 30 November 2000. It gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities, sets out exemptions from that right and places a number of obligations on public authorities. A 'public authority' is defined in the Act, and includes but is not restricted to central and local government, non-departmental public bodies, the police, the health service and schools, colleges and universities. Any person who makes a request to a public authority for information must be informed whether the public authority holds that information and, subject to exemptions, supplied with that information.
A copy of the FOI Act can be found on the website of The Office of Public Sector Information.
Individuals already have the right of access to information about themselves under the Data Protection Act 1998. As far as public authorities are concerned, the FOI Act will extend this right to allow public access to all types of information held.
The Charity Commission for England and Wales (Charity Commission) is established by law as the regulator and registrar of charities in England and Wales. Our aim is to provide the best possible regulation of these charities in order to increase charities’ efficiency and effectiveness and public confidence and trust in them. You can find full information about our role, structure and policies on our website.
Under the FOI Act 2000, we like all other public bodies, must adopt and maintain a Publication Scheme. The purpose of a scheme is to ensure a significant amount of information is available, without the need for a specific request. Schemes are intended to encourage organisations to publish more information pro-actively and to develop a greater culture of openness.
Our intention is to publish as much information as possible on subjects in which there is known to be public interest. However, exemptions under the FOI Act and information published in pursuance of our legal obligation may prevent some information from being released.
The purpose of this publication scheme is to set out:
The scheme is intended to provide guidance on finding information according to its type. Publication does not refer solely to printed material. Publication has been interpreted as broadly as possibly to include inclusion on the website, one-off printed documents from a desktop PC, electronic documents, printed books, reports and leaflets.
The Charity Commission's Publication Scheme has been approved by the Information Commissioner. It will be regularly updated and its content monitored to make sure it is accurate. You can obtain a paper copy by contacting Charity Commission Direct.
Many publications are available on our website unless otherwise stated. If the information is available on the website, a link will direct you to the page you need. If information is primarily available by post, or if you need a paper version, you can request a copy by contacting Charity Commission Direct.
If the information you’re looking for isn’t available via the Scheme and isn’t on the website, you can still ask if we have it. All FOI requests for information not included in the Scheme must be made in writing (including by email) through Charity Commission Direct. Please include as much detail as you can. We are obliged to reply within 20 working days of receipt. If however we are unable to do so, we will inform you of our reasons and work to provide a full reply as soon as we can.
Requests for information will be treated on a case-by-case basis; however some information may not be available because it falls within one of the exemptions of the Act. When that happens, we will tell you which exemption we consider applies. A full list of the exemptions can be found in the FOI Act.
Requests for personal data - information about a living individual - are dealt with under the Data Protection Act 1998. If you want to ask whether we hold any personal information about you, you should write to the Departmental Record Officer through Charity Commission Direct. You are required to supply proof of your identity, which should include a photocopy of the identification pages of your current passport or of a current photo driving licence; and the original of a current utilities (e.g. electricity) bill, or credit card or bank statement, which includes your name and current address. This would be returned to you if required. It would also be helpful if you could indicate which part of the Charity Commission you believe might hold personal data on you to help narrow the search. Please note that there is currently no charge for this service. Personal data about other people is usually exempt from disclosure if its release would break any of the data protection principles or would be likely to cause substantial damage or distress to another person.
The publications are all free unless otherwise stated.
Electronic documents displayed in either HTML or PDF formats can be accessed and downloaded free of charge from our website. To read PDF documents you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader which is free and available from Adobe.
If a request for a paper version of any publication that is available electronically means that we have to do a lot of photocopying or printing, or pay a large postage charge, we will let you know the cost before fulfilling your request. Any costs are payable in advance.
The Charity Commission is a Crown body and the information we produce is subject to Crown copyright, which is administered by the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI). The material listed in this Publication Scheme is Crown copyright unless stated otherwise. The copyright in some of the material, which may be found in this Publication Scheme, has been waived; meaning you can reproduce this material freely. Categories of material for which copyright has been waived include: government press notices, legislation and explanatory notes on the legislation, ministerial speeches, consultation documents, documents featured on official websites (except where expressly indicated otherwise), headline statistics and unpublished public records. More details of these and other categories can be found on the OPSI’s website. For other types of material however, the supply of documents under Freedom of Information does not give the person or organisation who receives them an automatic right to reuse the documents in a way that would infringe copyright, for example, by making multiple copies, publishing and issuing copies to the public.
Brief extracts of any of the material included in this Publication Scheme may be reproduced under the fair dealing provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (sections 29 and 30) for the purposes of research, private study, criticism, review and news reporting.
Details of the arrangements for reusing Crown copyright material can be found on OPSI’s website or by contacting OPSI at:
Office of Public Sector Information
St Clements House
2-16 Colegate
Norwich
NR3 1BQ
Tel: 01603 621000
Fax: 01603 723000
e-mail: hmsolicensing@opsi.x.gsi.gov.uk
or use the Click-Use licensing system
Authorisation to reuse copyright material not owned by the Crown should be sought from the copyright holders concerned. If in doubt, users should contact OPSI in the first instance.
The Charity Commission is not liable for the contents, reliability or availability of any external internet sites listed, nor does it necessarily endorse any views or services mentioned within them.
We have published the scheme because it is a requirement of section 19 of the FOI Act 2000. The purpose of the Act is to promote greater openness by public authorities. It is important therefore that the scheme meets your needs. If you have any comments regarding the structure or content of the Scheme we would be pleased to receive them. Please send your comments to the Departmental Record Officer through Charity Commission Direct clearly marked ‘Publication Scheme Feedback’.
Please state your name, organisation and contact details. All comments received will be forwarded to the Information Commissioner's Office. Alternatively you may prefer to contact the Information Commissioner's Office direct at the address given below:
Information Commissioner
Freedom of Information Section
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Information Line: 01625 545745
Fax: 01625 524510
Email: data@dataprotection.gov.uk
If you are dissatisfied with our response to your request for access to either personal or non-personal information, please take the following steps:
Non-Personal data: If you are unhappy with a response given under FOI, you may ask us to carry out an internal review. You should do this by writing to our Departmental Records Officer through Charity Commission Direct.
If you remain unhappy, you may make a complaint to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (the Ombudsman) through any MP. You can obtain further information on this service by writing to:
Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration
Millbank Tower
Millbank
London
SW1P 4PU
Personal Data (The Data Protection Act): If you are dissatisfied with our reply, you should write to our Departmental Records Officer through Charity Commission Direct setting out your reasons. This does not affect your right to apply to the Information Commissioner (details below) or a court.
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Email: Mail@dataprotection.gov.uk
You may also appeal if you believe the charges we have made to supply information are unfair. See the Information Commissioner’s Office website.
2.1.1 Charity Legislation Information about the legislation under which the Charity Commission operate.
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The Charities Acts | |
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The Charities Act 1992 | |
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An Act to amend the Charities Act 1960 and make other provision with respect to charities; to regulate fund-raising activities carried on in connection with charities and other institutions; to make fresh provision with respect to public charitable collections; and for connected purposes. |
| The Charities Act 1993 | |
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Legislation that consolidates the Charitable Trustees Incorporation Act of 1872 and, except for certain spent or transitional provisions, the Charities Act 1960 and Part I of the Charities Act 1992. |
| The Charities Act 2006 | |
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The Charities Act 2006 was passed by parliament in November 2006 but did not come into force immediately. Many of the provisions in the Act amend the Charities Act 1992 and the Charities Act 1993. Some parts of the Act came into force on 27 February 2007. Most of the rest will come into force by early 2008. |
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We cannot provide hard copies of the 1992, 1993 and 2006 Acts. These are available from The Stationery Office Ltd (TSO) Online Bookshop. Please see TSO’s website for costs. |
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Charities Act 2006 - what trustees need to know | |
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A new plain English guide, aimed at small, volunteer-led charities, published jointly by the Office of the Third Sector and the Charity Commission. |
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Download this guide or order free hard copies from the Office of the Third Sector's website. www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk |
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Regulations made under the Charities Act 1993 | |
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Regulations created under the Charities Acts. |
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Free download from The Office of Public Sector Information's website or can be purchased from TSO’s Online Bookshop. |
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This would include for example The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2005 and The Charities (Exception from Registration) (Amendment) |
Information about the accounting requirements for charities
| Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (known as the Charity SORP) | |
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These publications explain how charities should prepare their accounts in accordance with widely agreed best practice. By following the recommendations of SORP, charities will improve the quality of their accounts and annual reports. |
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SORP: Example Reports and Accounts | |
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To assist charities preparing their reports and accounts in line with the recommendations of SORP 2005, we have produced a number of example reports and accounts that may be helpful in designing the layout and format of these documents. |
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2.1.3 Information about charities
Information about individual registered charities
| The Central Register of Charities | |
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We are required to keep a public register of charities under section 3(7) of the Charities Act 1993 as amended by the Charities Act 2006. The public register of charities contains key details of all charities registered in England and Wales. |
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The publicly available information can exclude any particular information as specified by the Commission (3(9) Charities Act 1993 as amended by the Charities Act 2006). The information contained in the Central Register of Charities is a matter of public record and is available for view without charge. However, the entire database is subject to Crown database right. This means that you may: Access the Register and download insubstantial extracts from it onto electronic, magnetic, optical or similar storage media. The repeated and systematic downloading of insubstantial parts of the contents of the Register may amount to the downloading of a substantial part of those contents; Download the contents of the Register for the purpose of illustration for teaching or research, providing there is no commercial purpose; Download all or a substantial part of the contents of the Register containing factual information of any description for any purpose which does not involve making all or a substantial part of those contents available to the public by any means. These are the permitted uses. The grant of a licence will be considered by OPSI in consultation us. Please note that in some circumstances a charge may be levied. |
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Printed reports from the Central Register of Charities | |
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Printed reports are the result of searches of the Register, which we do on your behalf, for groups of charities. There are two forms of report: standard and detailed. A full description of each of these types of reports can be found on our website. |
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Post, Email. Contact Charity Commission Direct. |
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There may be a charge associated with this information. An exemption from the liability to pay a fee as prescribed by The Charity Commissioners' Fees (Copies and Extracts) Regulations 1992 may be granted (Regulation 6). |
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Facts and figures from the Central Register of Charities | |
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General facts and figures taken from the register of charities which we make available on our website e.g. Number of charities that are on the Register and breakdown of income. |
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Please note this applies only to general facts and figures from the register of charities. Specific requests for other facts and figures from the database will be considered separately and there may be a change for that information. Contact Charity Commission Direct for further information. |
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Charity Accounts and Annual Reports | |
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Copies of charities' accounts and annual reports (if they have been submitted); where gross income or expenditure is over £10,000 p.a. We are required to hold copies of accounts for 6 years. Accounts with a year end of 2004 onwards and an income of over £25,000 p.a. may be available on our website. Accounts previous to this period or an income of less than £25,000 p.a. are available by post or email. |
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Charity Commission Website |
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There may be a charge for printed copies of accounts and annual reports. Exemptions from the liability to pay may be granted to any trustee, officer or employee of a charity who requires copies relating to that charity. |
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Copies of charities' governing documents e.g. trust deed, constitution, memorandum and articles of association |
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Email |
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There may be a charge for this information. Exemptions from the liability to pay for information provided from the Central Register may be granted to any trustee, officer or employee of a charity who requires copies or extracts of documents relating to that charity; or any trustee, officer or employee of a charity who requires copies of extracts for purposes connected with making a resolution under Section 74(2) of the Charities Act 1993. |
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Incorporation of trustees | |
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Applications for, and certificates of, incorporation sent to us under Part VII of the Charities Act 1993 (formerly the Charitable Trustees Incorporation Act 1872); |
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These are available for inspection by prior arrangement please contact Charity Commission Direct. |
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These documents may be inspected under the direction of the Charity Commission. Any requirement for a copy or extract of any such document must be certified by a certificate signed by an authorised officer of the Charity Commission. Inspection is only permitted by prior arrangement. |
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Mergers | |
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We are required under the provisions of the Charities Act 2006 to keep a register of mergers between charities. |
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Information about the Charity Commission's published guidance
| Charity Commission publications and guidance | |
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We produce a range of publications which provide information about charity law, recommended best practice, the duties of charity trustees, and our role as a charity regulator. You can read or listen to them on our website or you can order them in hard copy and other formats. |
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Charity Commission operational guidance | |
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We produce internal written guidance on a number of issues concerning charity law and practice and the affect of other legislation on charities and the Charity Commission |
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A very small amount of information has to be treated as exempt. In these cases the following exemptions may apply: Section 30 - Investigations and Proceedings by Public Authorities and Section 31 - Law Enforcement. Examples include some details about law enforcement, and where disclosure could prejudice the administration of justice. |
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Charity Commission News | |
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A twice yearly newsletter sent to all registered charities |
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Useful guidelines | |
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Guidance on a variety of issues not contained in the Commission's published or operational guidance. |
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Frequently asked questions | |
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We publish Frequently Asked Questions on a variety of topics. |
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Welcome to New Trustees | |
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A leaflet introducing the issues that new trustees need to be aware of and how to find out more information. |
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Charity Commission Website (PDF) |
2.1.5 Exercise of Charity Commission's regulatory powers
Information about how the Charity Commission exercises its regulatory powers in relation to charities
| Inquiry Report Statements | |
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We report the outcome of formal inquiries carried out in accordance with Section 8 of the Charities Act 1993 by publishing a statement of results on our website. |
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This applies to statements completed since 2003. Earlier statements can be requested by contacting Charity Commission Direct. |
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Non-submission of Annual Return & Accounts: Defaulting charities | |
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Charities with an income of over £10,000 are required to send us both their annual returns and accounts within 10 months of their financial year-end. We publish lists of charities, grouped by postcode, that have not submitted these details for one or more of their last financial years |
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2.1.6 Improving charity governance
Information about activities undertaken by the Commission to improve charity governance
| Research reports | |
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We publish reports from broadly based studies of themes and issues that affect the charity sector. These reports examine many interlinking themes and issues in governance and finance that affect the charity sector |
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2.1.7 Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of charities
Information about activities undertaken by the Charity Commission to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of charities
| Charity Commission Schemes and Orders | |
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Details of latest draft and sealed schemes and orders of the Charity Commission. |
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Publicity may be given by displaying notices inviting representations to be made to us about the proposals within one month, as required by law. We send trustees copies of the notices and full instructions for publishing them. Details of draft and sealed schemes and orders remain on the website for 1 month, the statutory period of notice required for their publication. |
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Partnership Strategy | |
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The strategy seeks to identify ways in which we and the sector can be more effective through improved performance. |
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Charities working internationally | |
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Legal requirements and recommended good practice for charities whose work is either wholly or partly international or overseas based. |
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Guidance on Electronic Banking | |
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This guidance is aimed principally at small and medium-sized charities and answers the questions we are most often asked by charities about electronic banking. |
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Information about published decisions of the Commission
| Decisions of the Commission | |
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Details of our published decisions. |
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In carrying out our function as registrar and regulator, we from time to time make decisions which concern points of law, are novel, significant or otherwise of wider interest and use. |
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Review of Decisions | |
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Details of certain reviews of our decisions, taken as a result of our internal review of decisions procedures. |
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The publication of the outcome of the review of certain decisions will be determined upon the merits of the case. Decisions published will be on the basis that doing so will be of assistance and interest to the wider charitable sector. Our commitment in this process is to ensure that all parties involved in, and affected by, a review should be given fair treatment and a fair hearing. |
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Review of the Register | |
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Details of decisions we have taken as part of our Review of the Register of Charities |
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Information about internal plans and strategies
| Corporate Plan | |
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This corporate plan sets out how we will deliver our strategy in the period from April 2006 through to March 2008 |
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| Governance Framework | |
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This governance framework seeks to be comprehensive and to ensure that we operate according to the highest standards. It was approved by the Board on 27 February 2007 and will be updated on an ongoing basis, and formally reviewed in 2010. |
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Charity working at the heart of society | |
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The results of our wide scale strategic review provide a blueprint for the way we will take the Commission forward over the next three years, and include everything from a new vision, mission and values to our plans for better service delivery. |
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Open Board Minutes | |
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We are committed to openness and accountability. The Board of the Charity Commission holds regular meetings in public and publishes associated agendas, papers and minutes. These open meetings are the public's opportunity to find out first-hand about how we discuss policy issues and other aspects of our work. |
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Annual Reports | |
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Our Annual Reports from 2000 onwards, which includes the Official Custodian for Charities Annual Accounts, are available online. |
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These are available for purchase from The Stationery Office Ltd (TSO) Online Bookshop. Please see TSO’s website for costs. |
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Resource Accounts | |
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We are required by the Resource Accounting Manual produced by HM Treasury to produce Resource Accounts. Our Resource Accounts since 2002/03 are available on line. These documents are only available as a PDF. If you are unable to access it, please contact Charity Commission Direct |
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Departmental Reports | |
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We have to produce a formal report to Parliament each year on our performance and use of resources. A full review of activities and achievements is set out in the Annual Reports (see above). These documents are only available as a PDF. If you are unable to access them, please contact Charity Commission Direct. |
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These are available for purchase from The Stationery Office Ltd (TSO) Online Bookshop. Please see TSO’s website for costs. |
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ICR Reports | |
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Independent Complaints Review Reports |
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Charity Commission Strategy | |
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This document sets out our strategy for implementing the recommendations of HM Treasury’s Cross Cutting Review - The role of the voluntary and community sector in service delivery. |
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| Service First Standards | ||
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Statement of what our Service Standards are and the target we expect to achieve for each standard. | |
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| Sustainability Action Plan | ||
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In March 2005 the Government published Securing the Future – Delivering the UK Sustainable Development Strategy. This sets out the Government’s approach to enabling all people throughout the world to satisfy their basic needs and enjoy a better quality of life without compromising the quality of life for future generations. This action plan sets out our approach to sustainable development and the actions we will be taking in the near future. Our action plan will be reviewed annually. | |
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Memorandums of Understanding | ||
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These memorandums record the agreed best practice for co-operation between ourselves and other regulators. | |
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Information about policy and practice concerning current and former personnel including terms and conditions, recruitment, pay, training, welfare and health.
| Equality Schemes | |
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These Schemes set out our action plans for achieving the elimination of all forms of discrimination |
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Charity Commission Website: |
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Diversity Policy | |
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We are committed to a policy, which values equality and diversity. We will provide not only a working environment that is free from discrimination, harassment or victimisation, where everyone will receive fair and equal treatment related to effective performance in their job, but also where we harness the different perspectives and skills of everyone, and make full use of them in our work. We must create an ethos throughout the Commission in which we respond to the needs of our colleagues and customers, where diversity is truly valued and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. |
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Post - please contact Charity Commission Direct. |
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People Plan | |
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Human Resources Division is responsible for our strategic HR function, together with all HR operational services; employment policy; employee relations; staff development and training and internal communications. The HR strategy aims to help the Commission achieve its business objectives and realise its Vision and Values by improving organisational performance through:
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Post - please contact Charity Commission Direct |
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Health & Safety Reports and Action Plans | |
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Provide information and advice to assist the business in meeting its Health and Safety obligations |
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Post - please contact Charity Commission Direct |
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Current Vacancies | |
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All current vacancies within the Charity Commission. |
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Information about financial and resource accounting policy, management systems, sources and procurement policy
| Annual Audited Resource Accounts | |
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Annual Audited Resource accounts detailing the resources acquired, held or disposed of during the year and the use of resources by the Commission during the year. |
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Documents can be viewed and printed out on the TSO website |
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Payment Policy | |
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Our Payment Policy, published as part of our Annual Accounts. |
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Post or Email - please contact Charity Commission Direct |
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Procurement | |
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List of prime suppliers to the Commission which is updated on a regular basis. |
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Information generated by the Commission's external communication function, including press releases and publicity material.
| Press releases | |
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All Press Releases issued by us are published via the Government News Network (GNN) website. |
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Charities and the Charity Commission | |
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A publication that briefly explains our role and the services we provide to charity trustees |
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2.2.5 Organisational Structure and Contact Points
Information about how the Charity Commission is organised.
| The Commissioners and Executive Directors | |
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Explanation of how we are currently structured. This is updated on a regular basis. |
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| Getting in Touch with the Charity Commission | |
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This explains the many ways in which we can be contacted. |
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Information about the Charity Commission's complaints and decision review procedures.
| Charity Commission Internal Complaints Procedures | |
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Leaflet setting out our internal and external complaints procedures |
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Charity Commission Request for a Review of a Decision Procedure | |
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Leaflet setting out our procedures to review decisions. |
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2.2.7 Policy Making and Public Consultations
Information about public consultations undertaken by the Charity Commission
| Consultations | |
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Lists of all current, recent and forthcoming consultation exercises. |
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2.2.8 Parliamentary Questions and Accountability
Information about Parliamentary Questions concerning charities or the Charity Commission
| Parliamentary Questions | |
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Published Parliamentary questions and responses relating to the Charity Commission. |
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If you wish to search for PQs (either Commons or Lords) from previous sittings of Parliament, or read the text of debates from either the main chambers or Westminster Hall, please visit the Hansard website. Select which House you wish to have information on, and then click the search option at the bottom of the page. Commission files containing information relating to the response to Parliamentary Questions are not currently available. |
2.2.9 Freedom of Information (FoI), Data Protection (DP) & Open Government
Information about the implementation and compliance within the Charity Commission of Freedom of Information and Data Protection legislation.
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Information Asset Register | |
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The IAR lists information held by the UK Government, concentrating on unpublished resources. |
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Through Inforoute, available via The OPSI website |
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Data Protection Guidance | |
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Internal guidance relating to complying with the Data Protection Act 1998. |
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Data Protection Complaints & Appeals | |
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How to log a complaint or appeal against a decision made under the Data Protection Act 1998 |
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2.2.10 The Charity Commission's Own Files
Information about the Charity Commission's own file types and series
| Charity Commission File Types and Series | |
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Information about the Charity Commission's file series, with an explanation of the function of each letter code including retention details. |
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Post or Email - please contact Charity Commission Direct |
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The list of files and the files themselves are not available through this publication scheme. |
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Charity Commission Central Register (CR) Files | |
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CR files |
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Copies of documents held on the CR file can be provided by Email, Post or for personal inspection by prior arrangement please contact Charity Commission Direct. |
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The following information is held on these files:
It is not possible to provide files for inspection immediately. However, you may ask to see any of these files at one of our offices by prior arrangement. Alternatively you can obtain copies of charities' accounts and governing documents. There may be a charge for copies of documents contained in Central Register files (Please see 2.1.3 Charity Accounts and Annual Reports and Charity Governing Documents) |
2.3 Classes of information identified for future addition to the Publication Scheme
None identified at present.