# Charities Against Fraud launch first awards

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/09/22/charities-fraud-launch-first-awards/
- Published: 2017-09-22T08:30:30+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Charities Against Fraud is inviting entries to its inaugural awards, specifically
designed to recognise excellence in tackling fraud in the charity sector. **

The deadline for entries to the [Charities Against Fraud](http://www.moorestephens.co.uk/pages/charities-against-fraud-awards/charities-against-fraud)
Awards is 29 September with an awards ceremony to take place on 24 October in London,
hosted by accountancy firm [Moore Stephens LLP](https://www.moorestephens.co.uk/),
which is supporting the awards. There are two categories: Excellence in tackling
fraud against charities – large charity, and Excellence in tackling fraud against
charities – small charity.

The awards recognise an individual, team or charity that has demonstrated an innovative
approach in tackling fraud targeted against their charity with a focus on pro-active
prevention and deterrence.

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Criteria for judging include:

 * The innovative approach demonstrated
 * The challenges overcome and opportunities taken
 * Improvements seen as a result, e.g. financial savings, increased efficiency, 
   improved staff morale, enhanced trust and confidence
 * Positive impact upon the intended primary audience, e.g. service users or beneficiaries
 * Benefit to the wider sector and potential for adoption by charity peers

Winners will be given a half-day fraud awareness training for their staff by the
Counter Fraud Team from the British Council. Further information on the awards and
how to apply is available on the [Moore Stephens site](http://www.moorestephens.co.uk/pages/charities-against-fraud-awards/an-impactful-fraud-awareness-campaign).

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