List of new charities helps umbrella groups find fresh targets

Finance | 1 Nov 2007

The Charity Commission has launched an online list of newly-registered charities in a bid to help umbrella, membership and support organisations introduce their services to the new arrivals.

The bodies will be able to view newly-registered charities on a weekly, monthly or quarterly basis and get information to them straight away.

The list was inspired by Bharat Mehta, chief executive of City Parochial Foundation, who felt the sector could benefit from information being made more readily available. He said: “As a charity which helps others grow and develop, we wanted a facility to help us make contact with newly-registered charities more swiftly. The Commission’s response to our suggestion is a useful tool for a whole range of support and umbrella organisations out there – helping new charities join up with those who can help them on their journey as quickly as possible.”

The list has been welcomed by other sector bodies. Neil Cleeveley, director of information and policy at NAVCA, said: “It is great to see the Charity Commission making their information more accessible. Our members support local voluntary and community organisations throughout England. This service will help them with this work by letting them know about newly-registered charities in their area.”

Lindsay Boswell, chief executive of the Institute of Fundraising, said: “This is a welcome signposting and is part of the useful resource the Charity Commission provides beyond its role as regulator.”

Andrew Hind, chief executive of the Charity Commission, said: “We get a lot of our best ideas by listening to the sector. This is another example of how we try to respond – making the best use of our data to help charities. We hope this online list helps support organisations make contact with new charities in record time.”

The list of new charities is available from the Commission’s website at www.charitycommission.gov.uk under ‘About registered charities’.

Directory: Charity Commission | Institute of Fundraising | National Association of Voluntary and Community Action
Who's Who: Bharat Mehta | Andrew Hind | Lindsay Boswell

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