Protecting Charities from Fraud: Safeguarding the Mission

Charities exist to serve communities, champion causes and support people in need, but the trust that enables this vital work can be undermined when fraud enters the picture. Whether carried out by insiders or external parties, fraud depletes resources, harms reputations and undermines public trust. No charity is too large or too small to be targeted. Many charities that experience fraud report both financial loss and non-financial impacts (e.g. loss of public trust, reduced funding). This blog explores the risks charities face, how fraud takes hold, and the practical steps organisations can take to strengthen their resilience and protect the mission at the heart of their work.