LONDON, March 18 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
The charity was placed under statutory inquiry inFebruary 2026toinvestigateserious concerns around possible financial mismanagement.
Adam StephensofS&W Partners Ltdhas been appointed as Interim Manager of the charity to the exclusion of the charity's trustees. His tasks include:
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Taking over the general administration and management of the charity.
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Taking any steps immediately necessary to secure the property of the charity including its assets and bank accounts.
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Assessingthe charity's viability to continue providing services to its beneficiaries.
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Representingthe charity in negotiations with HMRC to resolve the charity's debt.
The Commission's inquiry into the charityremainsongoing.
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The Charity Commission is 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 intoWilliam Blake House Northantscan be found intheannouncementpress release:Regulator launches a statutory inquiry into William Blake House Northants - GOV.UK
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On16 March 2026,the inquiry exercised the Commission's power to appoint an Interim Manager by Order under section 76(3)(g) of theCharitiesAct2011to the exclusion of any trustees.
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Information about the Charity Commission's appointment of Interim Managers can be found on GOV.UK:When and how the Charity Commission appoints Interim Managers - GOV.UK
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