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In response to a question from a Member, officers advised on the state of accounting and reporting by CBT and other charities in light of the developing COVID-19 situation. Officers confirmed that they were providing resources and guidance to be shared with other organisations and posted on the CBT website.

In response to a question from a Member, the Deputy Director of CBT confirmed that CBT was receiving enquiries from organisations with crisis experience and direct appeals for emergencies, and were engaging accordingly. In response to another query from a Member, officers advised on the possibility of instances of fraud arising from the COVID-19 outbreak and assured that this would be raised and picked up as appropriate.