MP supports Charity Commission against Charity Frauds  

Colchester MP Bob Russell is encouraging people to use the new mobile version of the Charity Commission website, making it easy for people to check charities' details on their phone before making a donation. The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, has launched the site, http://m.charitycommission.gov.uk, specifically designed for use on mobile phones. It means that when people can immediately check if an "organisation" asking for donations is a registered charity. Lots of charities fundraise over Christmas, and almost all charity collections are genuine. However, there are some people who will try to abuse the generosity of others for their own gain. The mobile site, which holds the register of more than 180,000 charities, will help to give members of the public confidence that the money they donate will reach its intended...