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More than half of the money given so far to the Disasters Emergency Committee's (DEC) Syria Crisis Appeal has come via digital sources.

The Disasters Emergency Committee Syria Crisis Appeal has received £3.4 million in donations from the UK public in the first 48 hours.

Fundraising consultant Ken Burnett is to join The Disasters Emergency Committee's board as a trustee.

The DEC has redesigned its website as part of a rebranding process designed to strengthen fundraising during future appeals.

The Charity Commission has published guidance on starting, running and supporting charitable disaster appeals.

Fundraising co-ordinating body The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has announced that Saleh Saeed, former Chief Executive of Islamic Relief Worldwide, will take over as its new Chief Executive fro

As the DEC announces that its current East Africa Appeal has raised £72 million, the largest amount for a food crisis in its 45-year history, the Charities Aid Foundation (

The public has donated £72 million Disasters Emergency Committee's (DEC) East Africa Crisis Appeal since it was launched 100 days ago on 8 July 2011.

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has redesigned its website to present more effectively how donors' money is spent and to encourage more giving.

The Charity Commission is advising the public on how they can ensure that they avoid falling for fake charity appeals set up around the drought and food shortage crisis in East Africa.