LONDON, June 19 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
The charitywas placed understatutory inquiryinSeptember 2024toinvestigateserious governance and financial concerns including allegations of unauthorised payments to some ofthe current and former trustees and related parties.
Edwina Turnerand Catherin GibbonofAnthony Collins LLPhavebeen appointed asinterimmanagersof the charity to the exclusion of the charity's trustees.The Interim Managerswill:
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takefull control of the charity's administration, assets, records,bankingand governance
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investigate historic decision-making and related-party arrangements
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protect and recover charity assets where necessary
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regularise governance and report back to the Charity Commission
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 and ultimately fulfil their essential role in enhancing lives and strengthening society.
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More information on the scope of the inquiry intoBarnabas Fund (known as Barnabas Aid) can be found here:Charity Commission restricts international aid charity's spending amidst a statutory inquiry - GOV.UK
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On18June 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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