# Charity Commission launches mobile version of website

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2011/12/16/charity-commission-launches-mobile-version-website/
- Published: 2011-12-16T10:59:59+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

A mobile version of the Charity Commission’s website, which goes live today, is 
designed to make it easy for people to check charities’ details on their phone before
making a donation.

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

![Charity Commission's mobile website](https://www.fundraising.co.uk/files/u11/charitycommission_mobile_site.
jpg)

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As well as finding out whether a charity is registered with the Charity Commission,
users can use the mobile site to find details of what individual charities do and
where they work. It also shows contact details for registered charities, so anyone
concerned about a collection can contact the charity directly.

Charity trustees can also use the mobile site to access summaries of the Commission’s
guidance on issues including fundraising and trading.

Dame Suzi Leather, Chair of the Charity Commission acknowledged that some people
attempt to dupe the public at Christmas with fraudulent charity collections. She
said: “Many charities appeal for funds over the festive period and they currently
need the public’s donations more than ever. But give smartly; make sure your money
is going to a genuine registered charity. The Charity Commission new mobile site
will help you quickly check that the charity asking for your money is a proper registered
charity.”

She added: “In addition to double-checking details of street charity collections,
I would also encourage people making donations to watch out for email scams and 
fake websites. If you are suspicious of any appeals for donations, always check 
the charity registration number on the Charity Commission site or contact the charity
directly.”

http://m.charitycommission.gov.uk

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