Charities in England and Wales spend nearly £80bn every year – a tempting target for fraudsters. Although there is no universally accepted estimate of the scale of charity fraud, research suggests the cost to the sector is likely to be hundreds of millions, potentially billions, of pounds each year. This report summarises charities’ progress in tackling fraud identifies where further action should be taken, signposts available guidance, and highlights the good practice that’s been adopted by those charities keen to take a pro-active and transparent approach to fighting fraud.

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