This week is International Charity Fraud Awareness week (19 – 23 October), a week dedicated to bringing everyone involved in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector together to raise awareness and share good practice in tackling fraud and cybercrime.
Why is it important?
All charities, NGOs and not-for-profits are susceptible to fraud and can be targeted. Those providing services and supporting local communities may be especially vulnerable to fraudsters attempting to exploit current national and global crises to carry out fraud and cybercrime. This means that now – more than ever– charities need to be fraud aware and take steps to protect their money, people and assets from harm.
This year’s campaign has three core messages: be fraud aware, take time to check, and keep your charity safe.
Charity Fraud Awareness Hub:
The Charity Fraud Awareness Hub has been set-up to provide VCSE sector organisations with helpsheets, on-demand webinars, case studies and practical tutorials.
Access Charity Fraud Awareness Hub here!
Who is it for?
• Trustees, directors, board members, staff and volunteers from charities, NGOs and not-for-profits
• Organisations that represent the interests of the sector and/or act as their voice
• Accountants, auditors and solicitors acting as professional advisors to the sector
• Regulators, law enforcers and policymakers working to safeguard the sector, and
• Anyone else who wants to protect the sector and the crucial work it does
This award-winning campaign is led by a coalition of over 40 charities, regulators, law enforcers, representative and umbrella bodies, and other not-for-profit stakeholders.