charities regulator

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What's driving the attention

There is a notable rise in complaints and regulatory actions concerning charities in Ireland, prompting increased public and official scrutiny.

Complaints about charities in Ireland have risen by 38%, resulting in 681 formal complaints received in the last year. In response, the regulator has removed 20 groups from the Register of Charities due to governance and compliance concerns. This surge in oversight reflects growing public and regulatory scrutiny of charity operations and ethics, with calls from the Charities Regulator and The Law Society of Ireland for adherence to stronger codes of conduct.