In the last 12 months 15,200 charities were late were their accounts, showed the latest Charity Commission annual report and accounts 2022-23.

The compulsory charity annual return has been overhauled in the last year, with more information required from charities from 2023 filings onwards.

The annual return 2023 was updated following extensive consultation and is designed to ensure the Commission has the information needed to regulate effectively and will allow it to better identify risks and problems in the sector, and to allow the public to make informed decisions, without excessive red tape for charities.