Charity Sector Risk Assessment 2026

This report has been produced to provide an overview of potential risks to the charity sector at the present time, drawing upon the Commission's data as well as horizon scanning and gathering of insights from sector bodies and others with knowledge of the sector.

Every charity's exposure to these risks will vary. This report is produced to support trustees and charity leaders to understand the risk landscape and to support decision making. It illustrates the complexity of a sector intricately bound up in our society - operating in places where others cannot, and supporting some of the most vulnerable in our communities.