Reporting
Guidance for trustees on their reporting responsibilities.
Charity Commission reporting
Trustees are required to report to the Charity Commission every year.
You must report on the work and financial position of your charity. Different reporting rules apply depending on the size and structure of your charity.
You need to be clear on the rules that apply to your charity. You can use this guide on what to send to the Charity Commission.
Companies House reporting
If your charity is also a company, you must keep Companies House updated on any changes. You also need to meet company filing requirements.
Use the Companies House guidance on annual accounts and filing.
Serious incident reporting
If something goes wrong in your charity, you may need to report a serious incident to the Charity Commission.
Boards must report a serious incident if the problem has caused, or could cause, significant harm or loss to your charity or the people it helps. You're required to report certain situations under UK charity law.
The reporting process isn't designed to punish charities. The Charity Commission is there to provide support.
Last reviewed: 11 October 2024
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