LONDON, Sept. 30 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
Thecharitywasplacedunderstatutory inquiry inJune 2024toinvestigateconcernsabouttrustee electionsandthe charity'sgeneralgovernance.
The Interim Managerappointmentisconsidered by the Commission to bethe mostappropriateand proportionateoptionto address issues within the charityduringits ongoing inquiry.
The interim manager appointed, Mr Khalid Sofi of Lee Bolton Monier-Williams LLP, has specific duties to fulfil,to the exclusion of the trustees. He is tasked with:
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Setting up and running a membership recruitment campaign to admit those persons that satisfy the membership criteria in thecharity's governing document, while taking steps to ensure the local community are engaged in the process.
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Carrying out a comprehensive review of thecharity's governing document and takingsteps to arrange for the governing document to be amended to ensure it provides thecharity with a workable governing document that is easy to follow and implement.
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Holding andfacilitatingan Annual General Meeting (AGM)in order formembers to elect trusteesin accordance withthe provisions of thecharity'sgoverning document.
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Following the outcome and review of the AGM, inductingthe new trustees into post.
TheInterimManagerwasappointedin early August.TheCommission'sinquiryintothecharityremainsongoing.
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TheCharity Commissionis the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales. Its ambition is to be an expert regulator that is fair, balanced, and independent so that charity can thrive. This ambition will help to create and sustain an environment where charities further build public trust andultimately fulfiltheir essential role in enhancing lives and strengthening society.
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More information on the scope of the inquiry intoNewbury Park Masjidcan be foundin theinquiryannouncementpress release:Regulator investigates Newbury Park Masjid after concerns over trustee elections - GOV.UK
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On7 August 2025,the Inquiry exercised the Commission's power to appointanInterim Manager by Order under section 76(3)(g) of the Actto the exclusion of the charity's trustees.Once theyhavecompleted the scope of their appointment, the Interim Managerwill bedischarged by an Order made under section 337(6) of the Act.More information about the Charity Commission's appointment of Interim Managerscan be found on GOV.UK
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Public information about the charity is available on the Register of Charities:NEWBURY PARK MASJID - 1118363
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