The Charity Commission has shared its tips for giving safely to charities over the festive period.

Focussing on Giving Tuesday (a global generosity movement inspiring people to give money or time to support charities which fell on 2 December this year), the Commission are reminding the public to make sure they are dealing with genuine charities.

They share some simple steps to ensure donations reach the intended recipients and stop criminals using fraudlent tactics to take advantage of the public's generosity.

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The Benefact Group's 12 Days of Giving campaign returns for Christmas 2025, with ten nominated charities chosen each day, each winning £1,000.

 The public can nominate a charity of their choice and the more nominations the charity receives, the greater the chance of winning. The Group's website contains promotional material templates for charities to use to encourage support. Daily draws will take place on weekdays between 1 - 16 December, with nominations open until 15 December. 

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A survey of charity leaders published recently highlighted the impact of the rise in employer National Insurance Contributions on charities, since its announcement in last years budget. 

Since April 2025, employers have faced a rise in contributions from 13.8% to 15% alongisde a cut in the secondary threashold. 

The survey found that whilst some charities had avoided taking any action, others were cutting staff, freezing salaries or leaving vacant positions unfilled.

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