Charity Commission

The Charity Commission is the non-ministerial government department that regulates registered charities (and hence to some extent most churches) in England and Wales.

Related Topics:
Non-ministerial government department - Charities - Church - England and Wales

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It answers directly to the UK Parliament and not to Government ministers.

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Charities in Scotland are regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator and in Northern Ireland are regulated by another organisation.

Related Topics:
Scotland - Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator - Northern Ireland

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