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Today (17 October 2024) the Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator have published advice on how people can help civilians impacted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

皇冠体育app advice comes as the 聽(DEC) launches a humanitarian appeal to help civilians affected by humanitarian crises in Gaza and Lebanon caused by conflict.

DEC brings together 15 leading registered UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently in times of crisis overseas.

皇冠体育app appeal will fund the distribution of emergency items such as mattresses, blankets, tents, food and water to those in need of basic humanitarian relief in the region.

皇冠体育app government has pledged to match donations received by the DEC appeal, up to 拢10million, which will make the public鈥檚 generosity go up to twice as far to help those in need.

Many people in the UK will separately be wishing to support charities operating in or supporting those across communities impacted by recent events in Israel. Checking charity registers before donating will ensure that support reaches its intended cause.

By supporting existing, registered charities, including through the DEC, people can be assured that they are giving safely.聽聽

David Holdsworth, Chief Executive of the Charity Commission said:

As we鈥檝e watched the appalling humanitarian crisis unfold in the Middle East, many of us will be asking how best to help the millions of people in need of basic aid.

Registered charities with experience working in incredibly complex and dangerous circumstances, across and within borders, are the best organisations to support financially to ensure donations reach civilians in need.

That鈥檚 why we鈥檙e reminding people to give with confidence through registered charities, including the appeal launched by the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Gerald Oppenheim, Chief Executive of the Fundraising Regulator said:

皇冠体育app ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Middle East is devastating for so many people. 皇冠体育app generosity of the British public means that many will be eager to support those affected in any way they can.

Supporting registered charities, which have infrastructure established within the region, ensures that your donations will reach those who need it.

Steps to giving safely聽

People can give with confidence to relief efforts by following a few simple steps:聽

• consider donating through the DEC鈥檚
• for those who choose to donate to other charities, the charity regulator is reminding people to check charities are registered and legitimate
• look out for the聽聽鈥� the logo that says 鈥榬egistered with Fundraising Regulator鈥� 鈥� and check the 聽of organisations committed to fundraise in line with its Code of Fundraising Practice.聽
• contact a charity directly or find out more online about the charity that you鈥檙e seeking to donate to or work with to understand how it is spending funds聽
• make sure the charity is genuine before giving any financial information聽
• be careful when responding to emails or clicking on links within them聽
• check the charity鈥檚 name and registration number on the Charity Register聽鈥� most charities with an annual income of 拢5,000 or more must be registered in England and Wales聽

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2. 罢丑别听Charity Commission for England and Wales聽is the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales. Its purpose is to ensure charity can thrive and inspire trust so that people can improve lives and strengthen society.聽It can be reached on聽
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