The Regulator for Charities in England and Wales

Strategies, Plans & Reports

Information on our work that we've done, what we are doing at the moment and what we hope to do in the future

The Charity Commission and Regulation

This new publication reflects the significant changes to the Charity Commission’s approach to regulation of the charity sector. It re-affirms the principle that charities must be free and independent from government, and summarises the seven principles to which we will work in regulation of a sector which is of huge importance to economic, social and cultural life.

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Annual Reports

The Commission's work over the previous years reported.

Publication Scheme

The Publication Scheme explains the Commission’s policy on access to information under the Freedom of Information Act and links directly to the information that the Commission is committed to making available to the public.

Charity Commission Strategic Plan 2008 - 2011 (PDF English ) I (PDF Welsh)

This document is only available as a PDF. If you are unable to access it, please contact Paul Johns for a hard copy.

Previous Charity Commission Corporate Plan 2006 - 2008.

Independent Complaints Reviewer's Annual Report

2008/2009 HTML | 2008/2009 PDF English (155KB)

2007/2008 HTML | 2007/2008 PDF English (155KB)

2006/2007 HTML | 2006/2007 PDF English (985KB)

2005/2006 HTML | 2005/2006 PDF English (531KB)

Charity Commission Response to Public Collections Consultation

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Simplification Plan

The Commission's Simplification Plan reflects our commitment to reducing unnecessary burden on charities and their trustees.

Charity Commission Partnership Strategy

This new publication is the Charity Commission Partnership Strategy approved by the Board at its open Board meeting on 29 November 2006. It sets out our proportionate approach to working in partnership with sector, sub sector and other organisations in delivering our services.

Charities and Public Service Delivery

Summary report of the conference held on 21 March 2006. Includes copies of plenary speeches and workshop presentations.

Reforming the Framework

Reform to the legal and regulatory framework within which charities in England and Wales operate.

Charity Commission Surveys

Results of surveys held seeking the public's opinion of charities and the Charity Commission.

Survey of public trust and confidence in charities (PDF English 160KB)

We commissioned this research to help us better understand what gives the public trust and confidence in charities. This document is only available in PDF format. If you are unable to access it, please contact Sue Aldworth on 020 7 674 2393 for a hard copy.

Charities Act 2006

The issues it deals with, and information on the Bill’s journey through Parliament.

Resource Accounts 2008 - 2009 (PDF English 483KB)

Resource Accounts 2007 - 2008 (PDF English 467KB)

Resource Accounts 2006 - 2007 (PDF English 221KB)

Charity Commission’s Resource Accounts for 2006-07, 2007-08 and for 2008-09 as required by the Resource Accounting Manual produced by HM Treasury. These documents are only available as PDF's. If you are unable to access them, please contact Kev Hall on 01823 345030.

Looking Forward To Better Governance (PDF English 94KB)

Seminar Report. This document is only available as a PDF. If you are unable to access it, please contact Monica Davidson on 020 7674 2465.

The Departmental Investment Strategy (DIS) 2002

Details of our current asset base and our future investment strategy.

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Departmental Report - 2004 (PDF English 477KB)

Departmental Report - 2005 (PDF English 739KB)

The Commission’s formal reports to Parliament on its performance and use of resources in 2003-04 and 2004-05. A full review of activities and achievements is set out in the Annual Report (see above). These documents are only available as a PDF. If you are unable to access them, please contact Paul Duffield on 01823 345127 for a hard copy.

Charity Commission Strategy For Implementing The Treasury Cross Cutting Review: The Role Of The Voluntary And Community Sector In Service Delivery

Service Delivery Agreement 2001 -04

Charity Commission Environmental / Sustainability Policy

The Environmental / Sustainability Policy sets out the Charity Commission's approach to managing its environmental impact and the actions it will be taking in the near future.

Beyond Profit: Future Scenarios towards 2010

Information on the joint NCVO/Charity Commission scenario planning event held in conjunction with the Office of Public Management (OPM) which took place in December 2004. These documents are only available as PDFs. If you are unable to access them, please contact our Strategy and Change division on 020 7674 2434 for an alternative format.

Delegate Information Pack - PDF English (470KB) | Final Report - PDF English (72KB)