Regulator Profile

Charity Commission

Charity Commission for England and Wales

Enforcement Regulator

4

Areas of regulation

3

Laws enforced

UK-wide

Quick links

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What Charity Commission does

Statutory regulator of registered charities in England and Wales. Maintains the public register of charities (168,000+ registered). Ensures charity trustees comply with legal obligations. Investigates concerns about mismanagement or misconduct. Provides guidance on charity law and governance.

Additional information

Non-ministerial government department. Scotland: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Northern Ireland: Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. Contact via online forms at forms.charitycommission.gov.uk

Legal framework

Legislation that Charity Commission enforces.

Primary legislation

• Charities Act 2011 Act 2011
• Charities Act 2022 Act 2022

Secondary legislation

• Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 UK Statutory Instrument 2008