The Charity Commission is the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales. We are responsible for:

• Registering eligible organisations.
• Ensuring charities meet their legal requirements.
• Taking enforcement action where there is malpractice or misconduct.
• Providing guidance to help charities run as effectively as possible.
• Providing online services for charities.

www.gov.uk/charitycommission

The Fundraising Regulator is the independent, non-statutory regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

From street fundraising to large-scale fundraising events, we regulate all fundraising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland carried out by charitable institutions and third-party fundraisers.

www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/