Policy paper

Where the Charity Commission takes enforcement action

Where there has been abuse or non-compliance in charities, the commission may require corrective action to be taken by the trustees.

Applies to England and Wales

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Where the Charity Commission takes enforcement action

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The commission’s priority is to ensure that trustees meet their legal requirements and obligations.

The commission will check that the requested actions have been taken. In some cases the commission may agree an action plan for a charity and follow this up to ensure it has been implemented.

Charities that fail to provide evidence of their activity and existence by submitting accounts, annual returns or annual updates may be referred for enforcement action or removed from the register of charities.

Updates to this page

Published 23 May 2013

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