Charity Fraud Awareness Week and Failure to Prevent Fraud

The UK Government has recently published guidance on the new corporate offence of failure to prevent fraud. The “failure to prevent fraud” offence is designed to encourage organisations to implement robust fraud prevention measures by holding organisations to account for fraud committed within an organisation.

This new legislation is set to come into force on 1 September 2025 and is a significant development for all large organisations, including large incorporated charities.

In light of Charity Fraud Awareness Week, it's crucial for charities to understand the implications of this new offence. The guidance emphasises the need for robust fraud prevention measures to protect against potential fraud risks. Charities, like other incorporated organisations, must ensure they have reasonable procedures in place to prevent fraud by associated persons.

To find out more about the key points of guidance and what this could mean for your charity, read our full article on the new UK Government Guidance on Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence.

For further information on where you can find guidance for fraud management in charities, see our blog on Charity Fraud Awareness Week.