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Check before you give to charity this Christmas

By James Ledward
Dec 20, 2011 - 1:42:37 PM
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Simon Kirby, MP

Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown, is encouraging people to use the new mobile version of the Charity Commission website, making it easy for people to check charities’ details on their phone before making a donation.

You can find the site launched by the Charity Commission at:
m.charitycommission.gov.uk

The site has been designed for use on mobile phones and means that when people are out and about they can immediately check if an organisation asking for donations is a registered charity.

Simon said:
"Lots of charities fundraise over Christmas, and almost all charity collections are genuine. However, there are some people who will try to abuse the generosity of others for their own gain."

The mobile site, which holds the register of over 180,000 charities, will give members of the public confidence that the money they donate will reach its intended destination.

As well as showing whether a charity is registered with the Charity Commission, the site includes details of what individual charities do and where they work.

It also shows contact details for registered charities, so if you are still unsure whether a collection is genuine you can contact the charity directly to find out.



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