Charity Commission for England and Wales

Our CEO, David Holdsworth, discusses the power of philanthropy at The Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum 2025. Read the full speech: https://lnkd.in/esakawjM

We’ve opened an inquiry into Total Healing World Outreach over concerns about unexplained spending. Read more: https://lnkd.in/edMAwRQj

Make sure you know how to protect your #Charity from cyber crime this #SaferInternetDay🛡️💻 Read our refreshed guidance: https://lnkd.in/eN-BwviN #StopCharityFraud

🗞️ Read the latest issue of Charity Connection! February’s theme is fundraising and helping the public to donate with trust and confidence.👇

It’s #TimeToTalk day today: a chance for all of us to be more open about mental health. You can find charities that offer support near you by searching our register 👇 https://lnkd.in/eeAjy7Mj

Cancer charities in the UK have helped double survival rates over the last 50 years.  This #WorldCancerDay, keep this amazing work going by ensuring your donations reach their intended cause. Find out how to donate safely: https://lnkd.in/eEJqwMdK

Our Chief Executive, David Holdsworth visited two local charities in #Leeds today to mark #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek. David dropped in on staff and volunteers at BARCA-Leeds in Bramley before visiting The Market Place Leeds in Leeds city centre. 👨👩👦 Barca Leeds was founded in 1994 with its initial work focusing on helping children in Bramley. Since then, the charity has developed a wide range of services for young people, families and adults in the local area and across West Leeds. Today, Barca Leeds supports people struggling with housing issues, finances, physical and mental health problems, through services including mentoring schemes, holiday clubs and school counselling. 🗨️ The Market Place in central Leeds offers free counselling, a drop-in youth work support service (no appointment necessary) and advice and testing for sexual health. The charity has supported tens of thousands of young people aged 11 to 25 who live or study in Leeds since it was established in 1989. A recent shift in funding model means it is now more reliant than ever on donations from the public and businesses in Leeds. During his visits, David Holdsworth met with staff and trustees at both charities – led by Helen Hart and Lisa Mulherin – hearing at first-hand about the valuable services they offer to young people and the challenges of financial sustainability for charities of all sizes. After his visit, David commented: “It’s always hugely rewarding to visit charities and to get the chance to meet staff, trustees and other volunteers in the actual environment where they are making a difference. Seeing the impact these Leeds charities are making at first hand was a fitting start to an important awareness week. “Barca Leeds and The Market Place are great examples of the remarkable work being done by charities across West Yorkshire and beyond to promote positive mental health among children and young people, and to provide help during difficult times.” Children's Mental Health Week begins today and lasts until Sunday 9th February. The annual awareness week is organised by children's mental health charity, Place2Be, with this year’s theme being ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’.

This Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, take some time to review your charity’s safeguarding policies. Read our 5-min guide to understand your charity's responsibilities and ensure everyone is protected. 👇 https://lnkd.in/euXvUMME #ItsNotOk

We know the decision to blow the whistle can be difficult. 📞 0800 055 7214 is a free and confidential advice line set up specifically for #charity whistle blowers that's independently operated by Protect. #whistleblowing

We'd like to wish happiness and health to all charities and trustees celebrating this #LunarNewYear! #YearOfTheSnake #ChineseNewYear #CNY2025