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Location:Online event
Start date:30/06/2026
End date:30/06/2026
Event Organiser:BDO and the Fraud Advisory Panel
More information
Contact:Ben Hay (Senior Associate) VWV, Bristol
- The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) and, specifically, the section 199 Failure to Prevent Fraud offence (the latter coming into force on 1 September 2025). The Charity Fraud Report shows an inconsistent understanding across charities of the offence and the steps that they need to take to protect themselves (many taking some steps but still arguably falling short of having adequate measures in place). The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) views ECCTA as a “landmark” strengthening of its enforcement powers and is actively seeking to use the new offence to hold organisations accountable. SFO Director Nick Ephgrave has explicitly stated he is “very, very keen to prosecute someone for that offence”; and
- The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (which received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026). This Act further broadens the scope of charity liability (under section 250) which replaces the previous senior managers offence under s196 of ECCTA. The new section 250 offence goes live on 29 June 2026.
