Charities

Over the last few years, fraud has become an increasing area of concern for charities, with threats coming from both internal and external sources. The increased sophistication of cyber and digital fraud, cost of living pressures and political influences have all contributed to the rise in fraud attempts on charities.

Historically, charities often considered themselves immune from fraud attempts. However, recent high-profile instances, such as the British Library cyber attack, have challenged this assumption.

A former RSPCA trustee is accused of bankrolling more than £100,000 in hotel stays and taxi rides in a fraud on the animal charity’s money, a court has heard.

RSPCA trustee accused of fraud 'paid £100,000 for hotels and taxis from charity funds' (yahoo.com)

A former National Trust employee who defrauded the organisation out of more than £1million has today been jailed, after he appeared in Bristol Crown Court with his sons who laundered the proceeds of the fraud.

Ex-employee jailed after defrauding National Trust out of more than £1 million | The Crown Prosecution Service (cps.gov.uk)

Charity bosses conned into hiring agency workers who presented fake qualification certificates to gain work said they were shocked by the crime — and said their commitment to vulnerable users remains unwavering.

Carlisle Crown Court heard how Walsingham Support — which has offices in the city and in Workington — was the unwitting victim of fraud.

A former district treasurer of Shropshire's Scouting movement has admitted fraud and stealing £10,000 from the organisation.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/south-shropshire/2024/07/17/former-treasurer-admits-fraud-and-stealing-10000-from-shropshire-scouts/

A BARNSLEY man who allegedly abused his position as treasurer at Barnsley Animal Rescue Centre to gain more than £230,000 will appear at Sheffield Crown Court later this month.

Kevin Proctor, 61, of Hall Close in Worsbrough Village, appeared at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with fraud by abuse of position.

The finance manager of a YMCA stole more then £300,000 from them, which he spent on long-haul holidays, home renovations, designer jewellery, and a vast collection of rare records.

As a result of Andrew Philpin's dishonesty the YMCA is on the edge of bankruptcy, has lost its charitable status, faces having to make dozens of staff redundant and it has thrown into doubt the future of its newly-redeveloped flagship headquarters.

Seven people have been jailed after an organised fraud which saw public donations worth hundreds of thousands of pounds stolen from life-saving charities.

Led by David Levi, 47 from Lytham St Annes, the criminal group collected money from the public under the guise that it would all be handed over to good causes including Children in Need, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, The Children’s Society, The Christie Charitable Fund and MIND.

It’s a sad fact that fraudsters will take advantage of your generosity when you decide to give to charity.

Action Fraud, National Fraud & Cyber Crime Reporting Centre have highlighted how you can give safely to charity. It’s always important to be vigilant to make sure you are giving to a legitimate organisation.

A charity whose trustee was found guilty of fraud for selling a bogus cure for Covid-19 has been ordered to shut down.

The Charity Commission said the Kingdom Church GB should be wound up as it confirmed it had been removed from the regulator’s register this week.