Regulator opens inquiry into legal charity over concerns about the continued involvement of a disqualified trustee
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Regulator opens inquiry into legal charity over concerns about the continued involvement of a disqualified trustee

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The Commission’s engagement began when a former trustee of the charity, Dr Alan Blacker, was automatically disqualified from acting as a trustee or a senior manager. However, as of July 2022, Dr Blacker was still listed as a director of the charity and as being a person of significant control on Companies House records (the charity is a charitable company and is therefore also registered with Companies House).

The inquiry will examine the administration, governance and management of the Charity and in particular:

  • whether a disqualified individual has continued to play a role in the charity – acting whilst disqualified has both criminal and civil consequences
  • the trustees’ response to the automatic disqualification of a trustee and their decision-making regarding that individual’s continued involvement in the charity
  • whether the charity’s objects are being met and the charity is operating for the public benefit
  • the trustees’ compliance with their legal obligations for the content, preparation and submission of the charity’s accounts, and other information and or returns.

The Commission may extend the scope of the inquiry if additional issues emerge.

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