We're excited to announce the launch of the "Charity Fraud Report: A Five-Year Review," marking the fifth year of our collaboration with the Fraud Advisory Panel. This comprehensive report is a crucial resource in our ongoing fight against charity fraud.

This year, we've achieved a record number of survey respondents, providing valuable insights into fraud trends and prevention strategies from 2021 to 2025. By sharing experiences and best practices, we continue to enhance fraud awareness across the sector.
 

Key findings from the report include:

• Over a third (34%) of charities reported incidents of fraud or attempted fraud in the last year.
• 38% of perpetrators were insiders within the charity.
• Almost three quarters (73%) of charities suffered a financial loss due to fraud, with only 32% recovering losses.
• Despite improvements in fraud awareness, over half (52%) of charities expect the threat of fraud to increase by 2026.

 

Explore the report, and its insights, to stay informed and proactive in protecting your charity's assets. Together, we can make a significant impact against charity fraud.
 

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“The Charity Commission's Sector Risk Assessment 2025 highlights fraud as a key sector risk and the Commission's casework indicates that external frauds target those charities with high incomes and are opportunistic in nature. The Charity Fraud Report aligns with this view and emphasises the need for continued vigilance.”
Fiona Condron, National Head of Charities

 

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