UK Charity Commission

Charity Commission Freezes Gorgias Charitable Trust Assets

The UK Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry and temporarily frozen the assets of Gorgias Charitable Trust (registered charity number 1178051) under section 76(3)(d) of the Charities Act 2011. The charity is suspected of providing inaccurate income information in 2019, failing to file accounting information, and making unauthorized payments to trustees. The inquiry will examine trustees' compliance with statutory accounting and reporting duties, financial management, and whether there has been unauthorized private benefit to trustees or connected parties.

William Blake House Northants Enters Administration as Investigation Continues

The Charity Commission has confirmed that William Blake House Northants entered administration on 1 April 2026. The charity, based in Towcester, Northamptonshire, was placed into administration following a statutory inquiry opened on 16 March 2026 to investigate financial and governance concerns. Joint administrators from S&W Partners LLP have been appointed to manage the charity's affairs and explore alternative care options for residents.

City of Sanctuary UK Compliance Case Closed With No Evidence of Wrongdoing

The UK Charity Commission closed its compliance case into City of Sanctuary UK, finding no evidence of inappropriate political activity or activity outside the charity's purposes. The investigation examined allegations regarding the charity's Schools of Sanctuary programme, including claims about Valentine's Day card activities. The Commission found the charity's educational activities were permissible under charity law and that criticism of government policy was allowed within its registered purpose of supporting refugees and asylum seekers.

CISV International Ltd - Statutory Inquiry and Interim Manager Appointment over Safeguarding

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into CISV International Ltd (charity number 1073308) under section 46 of the Charities Act 2011 following the charity's serious incident report in February 2026 regarding safeguarding policies, procedures, and non-compliance by member associations. Emma Moody of Womble Bond Dickinson has been appointed as Interim Manager under section 76(3)(g) to oversee safeguarding matters while trustees are barred from making related decisions and must cooperate fully with the Interim Manager and their team.

Statutory Inquiry Into Dovecot and Princess Drive Community Association, Bank Accounts Frozen

The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into Dovecot and Princess Drive Community Association (charity number 1064490) and frozen the charity's bank accounts as a protective measure. The Commission cites financial and governance concerns, including inability to confirm current trustees and risk to charity property. The inquiry will examine administration, governance, trustee capacity, potential misconduct, conflicts of interest, and compliance with filing obligations.