Charities whose accounts note governance matters

Extracted from each charity’s accounts as filed with the Charity Commission; the supporting passage and filing year are shown on each charity’s page. Disclosure is not wrongdoing — many entries reflect routine, properly-reported arrangements. Download as CSV (top 5,000, OGL attribution in-file).

CharityDetailYearIncome
THE CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUSTThe charity does not produce budgets or cashflows.; Donations from Trustees had not been declared (resolved).; Endowment fund not invested separately.; Bank account transactions for CLSBT not providedFY2025£3.4m
THE FAIRBANK SOCIETYThe Board have continued to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission on Public benefit.; The Board have continued to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity CommissFY2025£581k
NORTH SWINDON BAPTIST CHURCHThe charity continued to provide support to other charities through grants that support the objectives of the Trust and provided wider public benefit. Having financially supported Penhill Community ChFY2024£153k
FREE GRAMMAR SCHOOLInternal risk management policy and procedures: No; Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures: No; Investing charity funds policy and procedures: No; Bullying and harassment policy and proceFY2024£40k
WALSINGHAM TRUSTThe document is an 'Audit Findings Report', not the statutory accounts. It details control weaknesses (missing documentation, credit card authorisation, VAT reconciliations, IT controls, delays in posFY2024£3.3m
SEATON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITEDInternal control failure: Expenditure approval; Internal control failure: Fixed assets; Internal control failure: Employment contracts; Internal control failure: VAT complianceFY2025£2.3m
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST AUGUSTINE'S WITH ST LUKE’S , BROMLEY COMMONThe PCC approved a proposal to engage the architects, Inkpen Downie to carry out a feasibility study for a project to upgrade the porch and office areas at St Augustine’s with a budget of up to £5,000FY2023£259k
THE GREEN TEAMCharity is currently running below minimum number of trustees which is required based on their constitution.; Outstanding PAYE payments from previous years have reduced by £3,548 during this year leavFY2025£80k
HAM AND PETERSHAM SOSThe examiner noted that a previous recommendation for a set of Procedure Notes to be listed showing all the responsibilities to be taken on by the present Manager... has not yet been set up by the OrgFY2025£55k
THE MILBORNE PORT VILLAGE HALL TRUSTCleaners: No Self-employment declarations on file; Cleaners: No satisfactory invoices on file; Sales invoice numbers are not consecutive; No Asset RegisterFY2025£31k
THE UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAMLate filing admitted; Regulator engagement; Regulator engagementFY2021£58.1m
MY SPACE HOUSING SOLUTIONSRegulator of Social Housing downgraded compliance rating to G4 and V4 and issued an Enforcement Notice.; Charity Commission Statutory Inquiry opened into non-compliance and unapproved payments.; InterFY2022£21.2m
BRIDGE-IT HOUSING UK TEAM LTDOriginal financial statements submitted to Companies House were unaudited, prepared under the wrong financial reporting standard, and contained incorrect figures.; Auditors issued a qualified opinion FY2025£18.1m
The Hive CollegeThe Trust only has three members, where the recommendation is five.; The Trust does not prepare a cash flow statement/forecast as part of its monthly management reporting.; Monthly management accountsFY2025£4.0m
THE POTANIN FOUNDATIONSerious Incident Report submitted to Charity Commission; Statutory inquiry opened by Charity Commission; Interim Manager appointed by Charity CommissionFY2022£2.2m
KEELMAN HOMES LIMITEDThe Company Standing Orders — Keelman Homes does not have a clear set of Trustee Governance Instructions known as ‘standing orders’; it is proposed these are developed and implemented in FY22/23; KeelFY2022£2.1m
BURY PARK EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTEIndependent Examiner Report discloses that related party transactions, including salary payments and consultancy fees, were not disclosed in the financial statements.; Independent Examiner Report discFY2025£964k
PILGRIMBANDITSLate filing admitted; Regulator engagement; Examiner matters of concernFY2025£264k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST WILFRID'S CHURCH, WILFORD, NOTTINGHAM.Expenditure found without necessary supporting documentation.; Weekly Offering Sheets, Cash Expenses & Banking controls lacking.; Use of Bank Cards lacked adequate minuting and guidelines.FY2022£204k
Davenant FoundationThe charity encountered significant internal management problems during a building modernisation project, culminating in lengthy litigation proceedings between a number of former trustees and the manaFY2025£184k
THE CIRENCESTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LTD.Governance delays and instability; Governance delays and instability; Governance delays and instabilityFY2025£182k
THE ANGLICAN CENTRE IN ROMEInadequate evidence of budgetary controls on expenditure due to an apparent failure to prepare and implement an agreed operating budget for the year 2024.; Inadequate procedures for the periodic reconFY2024£150k
GROUP ANALYTIC SOCIETY ,INTERNATIONALSerious Incident Report submitted to Charity Commission; Official Warning issued by Charity Commission; Personal data breach reported to ICOFY2025£138k
SOUTH KILBURN TRUSTThe Independent Chair resigned in November 2022. The Independent Chair as a non-trustee remunerated position was not replaced.; Three existing trustees resigned, and two new trustees were appointed.; FY2023£138k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF PALMERS GREENThe Church currently does not have an active PCC.; Safeguarding non-compliance disclosed.; Unverified payment disclosed.FY2025£110k
PRESIDENT OF THE REGIMENTAL INSTITUTE FOR 16 SIGNAL REGIMENTThe fund has not been handed over within the last 12 months as it is no longer required by SFRs.; The fund holds minimal debtors (£125.00) although they are over 3 months and should be-cleared.; Some FY2025£110k
EUROPEAN UNDERWATER BAROMEDICAL SOCIETYThe Independent Examiner noted that the end of year financial statement reported to the Charity Commission for 22-23 reported 21 -22 data rather than 22-23 data & so was in error.; The Independent ExaFY2024£59k
GREAT PONTON VILLAGE CENTREPoor record keeping of cash transactions has led to estimated figures.; Two bankers drafts to the value of £1,100.00 approximately, were issued without any corresponding invoice(s).; Inaccurate recordFY2025£31k
3 ARMOURED CLOSE SUPPORT BATTALION ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PRESIDENT OF THE REGIMENTAL INSTITUTEBalance sheet not signed by the Fund Manager and Managing Trustee.; Several Restricted Funds remained unused for two consecutive audit periods.; Depreciation transactions completed after the end of thFY2025£30k
ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETYChange of Auditor; Fundraising Compliance IssuesFY2022£143.8m
ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETYSerious incident reporting; Health and safety concernsFY2024£143.8m
LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITYThe Charity filed a 'serious incident report' to the Charity Commission in April 2022 due to serious financial issues.; The Charity Commission launched a Statutory Inquiry into the administration, govFY2024£141.2m
BOURNVILLE VILLAGE TRUSTThe Deed of Foundation does not apply set terms of office for family trustees.; Self-referral to Regulator of Social Housing regarding Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations.FY2023£37.0m
THE CHILDREN'S TRUSTSerious incident notification filed with the Charity Commission on 9 August 2022 regarding financial position.; Internal audit identified significant control failures and concerns about management infFY2022£36.0m
THE CHILDREN'S TRUSTSerious incident notification filed with Charity Commission due to financial position; Regulator engagement regarding financial crisisFY2023£36.0m
PRACTICAL ACTIONData breach in Jan 2021/22; Serious safeguarding incidents reported to regulatorFY2022£33.1m
BARNABAS FUNDCharity Commission statutory inquiry opened 17 September 2024 under s46 of the Charities Act 2011.; Regulatory engagement regarding disputes over board composition and relationship with Nexcus InternaFY2023£16.5m
EVOLVE HOUSING + SUPPORTRegulator engagement (self-referral); Regulator engagement (covenant breach)FY2026£14.6m
TRANSFORM HOUSING & SUPPORTRegulatory non-compliance (rent standard error); Internal control failure (pension/rent errors)FY2022£13.6m
PENNY APPEALCharity Commission issued an Official Warning; Regulator engagement/ongoing caseFY2022£13.1m
THE ROCHESTER DIOCESAN SOCIETY AND BOARD OF FINANCEThe Diocese of Rochester came in the top three of all dioceses for compliance meaning 94 per cent of churches compliant.; Diocesan Synod backed a motion of 'no confidence' in the Archbishops’ Council’FY2024£12.7m
LONDON FILM SCHOOL LIMITEDAudit fieldwork delayed due to late receipt of draft financial statements, creating inefficiencies.; Companies House filings not updated timely regarding directorship changes.FY2022£7.9m
THE EMMANUEL COMMUNITY CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITEDManagement letter identified a control deficiency where accounting information for a subsidiary acquisition was not available as at the date of acquisition, with purchase price based on dated financiaFY2024£7.9m
UNITED WORLD SCHOOLSEvidence of mismanagement of funds found in Cambodia programme; Qualified audit opinion due to scope limitation regarding misappropriated fundsFY2022£5.2m
INSPIRE COMMUNITY TRUSTLate filing admitted; Internal control failureFY2022£4.8m
THE NORTHERN COLLEGE FOR RESIDENTIAL ADULT EDUCATION LIMITEDThe College was placed into formal intervention by the FE Commissioner in 2020-21.; A significant internal control weakness was identified regarding the independent review of journals.FY2022£4.7m
WEMMS EDUCATION UNLIMITED LIMITEDAuditors reported significant internal control failures and lack of effective governance.; Auditors reported inability to verify compliance with laws and regulations.FY2023£4.6m
CUMBRIA COMMUNITY HOMESThe trustees acknowledge that the current number of trustees (two) is not in accordance with the governing document.; The auditors issued a disclaimer of opinion due to a breakdown in financial manageFY2023£4.0m
THE FIVE LAMPS ORGANISATIONThe Governance structure no longer includes an Audit & Risk Committee due to the resignation of its Chair and inability to recruit new Trustees.; Low trustee numbers increased risks in decision makingFY2024£3.8m
THE FIVE LAMPS ORGANISATIONLate filing admitted; Regulator engagementFY2023£3.8m
THE MONTFORT MISSIONARY SOCIETYIncomplete accounting records and lack of bank statements for year-end verification noted by auditors.; Trustee details on Charity Commission register not up to date.FY2022£2.7m
THE MONTFORT MISSIONARY SOCIETYIncomplete accounting records and failure to file Gift Aid returns for 2022 and 2023 noted in audit management letter.; Failure to file Gift Aid returns for 2022 and 2023.FY2023£2.7m
THE ETHNIC INCLUSION FOUNDATIONThe charity and its subsidiaries changed auditors in June 2022 due to the health and well-being of the previous auditor. In October 2022 the incoming auditors informed us of their decision to give a 'FY2021£2.5m
THE POTANIN FOUNDATIONSerious Incident Report submitted to Charity Commission; Statutory inquiry opened by Charity CommissionFY2023£2.2m
OSHWAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UKThe Charity has not kept a detailed fixed asset register and therefore is unable to confirm if the costs brought forward is overstated with potential assets held which have may have been disposed of.;FY2024£2.1m
THE MATT. 6.3 CHARITABLE TRUSTSerious incident report filed with Charity Commission due to governance failings; Auditor issued a disclaimer of opinionFY2025£1.9m
THE ACTORS' BENEVOLENT FUNDRegulator engagement: Charity Commission concluded its regulatory compliance case into the charity which had been opened in 2022.; Governance issues: Legal costs incurred due to online voting irregulaFY2024£1.9m
GATEWAY TO FMA LIMITEDAuditor issued a qualified opinion due to insufficient evidence regarding transactions with trustee-held business interests, including irrecoverable loans.; Trustees were remunerated in breach of the FY2025£1.9m
Digital Poverty AllianceData protection issue reported to ICO; Trustee payment non-compliance with governing document/Charities ActFY2022£1.8m
CHRISTADELPHIAN MEAL A DAY FUNDSerious incident report: Allegations of sexual abuse of children at a funded project in Kenya reported to authorities.; Serious incident report: Misappropriation of funds confirmed at Monrovia AcademyFY2023£1.6m
THE EDEN FOUNDATION HUDDERSFIELDQualified opinion due to inability to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to substantiate the completeness of donations or their classification between restricted and unrestricted funds due tFY2024£1.6m
ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONGREGATION OF THE MOST HOLY REDEEMERSerious Incident Report filed with Charity Commission in April 2021 regarding a potential claim.; Serious Incident Report filed with Charity Commission in October 2021 regarding conviction of a memberFY2021£1.6m
ROMAN CATHOLIC PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONGREGATION OF THE MOST HOLY REDEEMERSerious incident reports disclosed regarding potential claims and historical matters resulting in settlements.; Serious incident report regarding conviction of a member.FY2022£1.6m
THE BAKED BEAN CHARITYThe accounts state that the charity was working with the Charity Commission in a guidance capacity and that the Board had a conflict of interest which has since been addressed.; The accounts state thaFY2025£1.4m
THE ARCPrior year bank balance overstated by £64,922 due to incorrect bank reconciliation.; Prior year depreciation errors corrected.FY2023£1.4m
CAIA PARK PARTNERSHIP LIMITEDThe period saw considerable conflict within the board which proved distracting.; Internal fraud/theft disclosed and reported to regulator.FY2023£1.4m
ARK HOUSING TRUSTSerious incident reported to Charity Commission; Financial control failure acknowledgedFY2025£1.3m
THE PLAYERS FOUNDATIONThe Charity was the subject of an Official Warning Notice issued by the Charity Commission.; The Charity is subject to a statutory inquiry by the Charity Commission.FY2022£1.3m
RICHMOND GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATIONLate payments to HMRC for PAYE/NI; Incorrect furlough claim filed lateFY2022£1.3m
UGANDA CONSERVATION FOUNDATIONUCFs NGO certificate expired two years ago and has been pursued constantly.; Audit findings highlighted issues with asset marking, cash and bank reconciliations.FY2023£1.2m
NORTHERN COLLEGE OF ACUPUNCTUREFraud incident involving unauthorized expense payments by a finance team member, addressed by resignation and strengthened controls.; Charity Commission engagement regarding the appointment of a trustFY2025£1.2m
GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF THYATEIRA AND GREAT BRITAINThe trustees have had regard to Charity Commission guidance on public benefit.; Trustees acknowledged past lack of transparency regarding loans/payments between church communities and the Archdiocese.FY2023£1.1m
DISABILITY SHEFFIELD CENTRE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING LIMITEDLate filing admitted; Governance breach (trustee numbers)FY2025£994k
ROWAN ORGANISATIONThe organisation continued to face governance challenges, including previous periods of non quoracy. The Board acknowledges these issues openly and has taken steps to strengthen oversight and decisionFY2025£929k
THE ALBANY THEATRE TRUSTLate filing admitted; Governance failure (AGM not held)FY2025£849k
BETH HAMEDRASH KNESSET YEHEZKELThe charity experienced an internal dispute in prior years that adversely affected income levels, which was only resolved toward the end of the reporting year.; The charity is currently contesting itsFY2023£698k
THE KNIGHTLAND FOUNDATIONThe Charity Commission escalated its engagement to a statutory inquiry on 24 February 2021.; The Charity Commission appointed joint interim managers to take over management.FY2022£688k
LISTER STEPS LIMITEDThe Board of Trustees lacked a formally-elected chair during the year.; Difficulty recruiting trustees resulted in meetings not being quorate.FY2025£674k
HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONSLate filing admitted; Regulator engagementFY2025£624k
ADDITIONAL CURATES SOCIETYSerious incident report submitted to Charity Commission; Governance review and internal investigation flagged control weaknessesFY2024£555k
ADDITIONAL CURATES SOCIETYSerious incident report submitted to Charity Commission regarding third-party concerns and potential reputational impact.; Governance review commissioned and recommendations being implemented.FY2025£555k
DOVE COTTAGE DAY HOSPICEThe writer expresses low respect for auditors and recommends retendering due to an unsatisfactory process and fee increase.; The writer highlights concerns about the quality and accuracy of the draft FY2025£548k
SERVANTS FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONALThe Charity Commission opened a statutory inquiry into the company in December 2024 under s46 of the Charities Act 2011.; The Charity Commission appointed an interim manager who replaced all incumbentFY2024£536k
GURU NANAK SATSANG SABHA (KARMSAR) UKSerious incident reports filed with Charity Commission and police regarding safeguarding/conduct concerns.; Legal proceedings commenced to protect Charity from reputational risk.FY2025£511k
YOUTH COMMEMORATION GROUNDBoard meeting minutes not formally documented; action remains outstanding.; Land registry ownership issue: land used by charity is registered under Southend Council, not the Trust.FY2025£496k
THE MIDLANDS INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION IN THE UKThe independent examiner identified overpayments made by the charity. These have been quantified and presented in the accounts as debtors to be recovered.; Examiner noted Gift Aid claims appear high rFY2025£483k
KENT MUSLIM WELFARE ASSOCIATION LIMITEDQualified opinion due to inability to verify opening balances/comparatives and asset valuation due to limited scope.; Non-compliance with Companies Act 2006 regarding comparative information.FY2025£451k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS HOVEIndependent examiner recommended inclusion of going concern note which was missing from 2021 accounts.; Independent examiner requested confirmation of reserves policy which was not stated in accounts.FY2022£444k
WALES COUNCIL FOR DEAF PEOPLEThe document states the accounts are 'Unaudited' and subject to an 'Independent examiner's report', which is standard for charities with income under £1m or those choosing not to audit, but does not eFY2025£437k
ST ANDREW'S ROUNDHAY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITYThe Trustees report states: 'We are carrying 2 vacancies in the number of Elders and Trustees that our church rules permit, and while this is of concern...'; The Trustees report states: 'During the yeFY2024£383k
UK FRIENDS OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE WELLBEING OF ISRAEL'S SOLDIERSCharity Commission investigation into fundraising content; Significant legal costs incurred due to Charity Commission enquiriesFY2024£375k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL TEAM PARISH OF DEWSBURYSerious Incident Report filed with Charity Commission regarding invoicing omissions.; Regulator engagement regarding financial compliance and HMRC account issues.FY2024£368k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST THOMAS, OAKWOODIndependent examiner recommended Trustees consider adding a safeguarding risk to the risk register and review whether suitable controls and mitigations are in place.; Independent examiner recommended FY2024£346k
TADLEY AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONLease record dispute with landlord; Youth workers lost/retention challengeFY2025£311k
WOODFIELD NEST PRE-SCHOOL AND OUT OF SCHOOL CLUBOne scheduled meeting during the year did not proceed as it was not quorate.; Trustees identified administrative, payroll and record-keeping processes required strengthening.FY2025£267k
GOOLE AND SELBY METHODIST CIRCUITIncident Report 1134348 raised on 20.03.25 regarding fraudulent financial activity; accounts offered as Qualified.; Serious incident reported on 20.03.2025 leading to appointment of independent examinFY2025£267k
TANAT-VYRNWY MISSION AREAIndependent examiner noted that the mission should be using a receipts and payments basis to prepare the accounts as income is less than £250k, but adjustments were made for debtors and creditors.; InFY2024£259k
STOCKPORT DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCILInvestment Assets section incomplete; Missing Explorer unit accountsFY2024£248k
THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LITERATURE OF THE UNITED KINGDOMThe RSL made a serious incident report to the Charity Commission in relation to potential reputational damage from press coverage.; The Trustees made a voluntary, precautionary self-referral to the ChFY2024£236k
PROJECT BUZZThe accounts have been approved after the Charity Commission deadline.; Independent examiner raised issues relating to governance and financial controls.FY2025£230k
ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN AND GIRLSInternal control failure: Inadequate internal control framework (no payment vouchers, lack of segregation of duties) identified as High risk.; Internal control failure: Streamlining of finance and admFY2025£215k
SPROWSTON YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROJECTThe Charity’s Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2025 have been prepared on a Receipts and Payments basis. Accordingly any Creditors (debts owed by the Charity to any parties) or Debtors (sums owedFY2025£211k
THE CIRENCESTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST LTD.Deterioration in relations with primary funder/partner; Reputation issues identified in stakeholder feedbackFY2024£182k
WALNEY COMMUNITY TRUSTThe position of Deputy Chair remains unfilled.; Trustees reported that work on strategic objectives has slipped due to urgent day-to-day matters.FY2025£180k
TWO RIVERS COMMUNITY PANTRYIndependent Examiner stated: 'Salary payments have been made to 1 person connected to a Trustee without requesting approval of the Charity Commission.'; Independent Examiner stated: 'No Trustees meetiFY2025£179k
HAROLD HILL AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONExpenditure on property repairs totalling £25,360 was not supported by formal supplier invoices.; Interest income of £377 is reported as earned but not received or recorded, indicating incomplete accoFY2024£177k
LINGWOOD VILLAGE HALLInternal audit notes state Finance Policy review is not minuted as having been done annually.; Internal audit notes state payments/expenses are not recorded as approved in minutes despite policy requiFY2024£171k
CARDIFF EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT TRUSTInvestigations into the charity's affairs were still under review. The Charity Commission is satisfied with all new governance processes and systems now in place and has endorsed the grant-making of tFY2025£170k
NEURO DROP IN CENTREThe Trustees had to withdraw and re-submit accounts for the previous year (24-25) due to errors found during submission.; Two data breaches occurred (files deleted, records sent to wrong address), witFY2026£149k
WATCHORN CHURCHIndependent examiner identified three matters of concern: lack of formal processes for restricted funds, lack of prior year documentation for asset transfer, and historic failure to submit independentFY2025£146k
FRIENDS OF BATH ABBEYChairman Professor J Jupp resigned with immediate effect due to ill health.; Chairman Mr Charles Curnock resigned in July 2022 after moving house.FY2022£144k
WE ALL MATTERThe Board is taking a serious look at the sustainability of the charity.; Accounts not signed off due to viability concerns.FY2025£140k
RAF MARHAM OFFICERS' MESSThe Examiner was informed that no Internal Audit Board (IAB) was in operation during the entire 2024/2025 financial year.; Trustee details on Charity Commission website not updated.FY2025£133k
ENGAGE FURNITURE STORETrustees had insufficient Trustees to effectively oversee the activities of Engage Furniture Store; Regulator engagement regarding landlord issues drew nil responseFY2025£133k
RAF WITTERING SERGEANTS' MESSThe scope of the examination was limited because the examiner was not provided with copies of the minutes of meetings for the year as he had reasonably requested.; The examiner was unable to obtain suFY2025£124k
LIFE EDUCATION (BRADFORD) LIMITEDLate filing admitted due to treasurer's ill health; Accounting record lapse noted by examinerFY2025£122k
SERGEANTS' MESS RAF BENSONThe Charity did not always maintain its accounting records to the required standard as required by Section 130 Charities Act 2011.; The Examiner reviewed the Charity’s bar trading account and noted thFY2023£120k
INDEPENDENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES (TANDRIDGE)The document states: 'It has, again, not been possible for all trustees to attend Board meetings in person during the year. We have taken the pragmatic decision to use video conferencing... The capaciFY2025£119k
THE BUTTERFIELD CENTRE LIMITEDLate filing admitted; Serious incident reportsFY2025£118k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. LUKE, RAMSGATE.Health & Safety – There were 4 non serious incidents in 2023 and recognition that H&S is an area where we are under resourced in both expertise and leadership.; Fire Safety Audit resulting in a level FY2023£114k
RAF WITTERING OFFICERS' MESSThe scope of the examination was limited because the examiner was not provided with copies of the minutes of meetings for the full year as he had reasonably requested.; The examiner was unable to obtaFY2025£109k
THE HARTLEPOOLS WAR MEMORIAL HOMES AND THE CROSBY HOMESThe reserves policy should explain what the current level of reserves is and what level of reserves is targeted to be held and why. We would recommend that this is considered and included in future yeFY2025£107k
ST JOHN'S SUNSHINE PRE-SCHOOLOfsted safeguarding rating 'Not Met' requiring policy revamp; Loss of government funding due to Ofsted statusFY2025£103k
EAST DEVON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCILThe District does not currently have a Finance Committee so there are some gaps in policies and procedures.; The District did not prepare a budget for financial year ended 31 st March 2025.FY2025£101k
EAST DEVON DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCILIndependent examiner identified matters of concern regarding accounting records not being kept as required by section 130 of the Act, specifically insufficient clarity in records to identify transactiFY2026£101k
DENBIGH YOUTH PROJECTThe charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed,; There is no foFY2025£98k
THE CENTRE FOR GLOBAL STUDIESCharity Commission formal inquiry; Interim Managers appointedFY2025£95k
THE HONG KONG LEP TRUSTSerious incident report filed due to fraud; Internal control failures identifiedFY2025£92k
MENTER Y FELIN UCHAF CYFThe charity disposed of land by way of a lease to a connected person in 2022/23 but did not seek authority from the Charity Commission as required by the Charities Act.; Trustees had not met as a bodyFY2024£88k
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER AND ST DAVID, FLEETWOODGaps in our processes for handling cash, such that cash was being stolen from the safe (though we did not discover this until early 2025).; Very little progress towards safeguarding processes includinFY2024£86k
THE HAPPY PANTS RANCHLate filing admitted; Regulator engagementFY2025£75k
THE UNITED KINGDOM GRAND PRIORY OF THE INTERNATIONAL KNIGHTLY ORDER VALIANT OF ST.GEORGEHistoric lack of separation between members funds and charitable donations; Inadequate analysis of payments for Ukraine appealFY2025£71k
THE BRITISH SOCIETY OF DOWSERSLate filing admitted; Regulator engagementFY2025£69k
RIDLEY HALL EVANGELICAL CHURCHLate filing admitted; Internal control failuresFY2024£67k
BOURNEMOUTH AND DISTRICT CANCER FOUNDATIONAccounts were filed at Companies House without an Independent Examiner's report and in a format that was not available to a Charity.; Payments made to trustees not in accordance with Charities Act 201FY2024£67k
SYCAMORE HALLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONThe charity has suffered administrative difficulties in maintaining compliance with filing requirements; Financial controls in need of significant improvementFY2025£64k
COUNTRYMEN UKWebsite maintenance issues noted in finance section; Policy oversight noted in board reportFY2024£62k
SALFORD CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY CAMPAccounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; Accounts do not accord with accounting recordsFY2025£61k
NIPPLE INNOVATION PROJECTExaminer noted lack of yearly budget or financial forecast; Examiner noted Gift Aid claims not being madeFY2024£52k
BASLOW SPORTS FIELD CIOIndependent Examiner raised concerns about trustee appointment records not being consistently reflected in minutes.; Independent Examiner highlighted concerns regarding the adequacy of internal financFY2025£52k
MOTHERS' UNION (CHESTER DIOCESE)The election process to appoint Diocesan Officers was abandoned in 2021 due to failure to hold a successful election.; Amendments to the constitution were passed to allow a Board of Trustees to be eleFY2024£49k
5 REGT RAGovernance and administrative shortcomings were identified, including the absence of required signatures and commentary, which reduce the overall level of assurance.; Internal Audit documentation did FY2025£45k
Eton Wick Village HallThe accounts state there was 'not a complete handover from the previous Treasurer' and 'no electronic files / monitoring reports provided', indicating internal control failures during the transition.;FY2025£42k
TELFORD AND DISTRICT LIGHT OPERATIC PLAYERSSerious incident reporting policy and procedures: No; Serious Incidents: Has your charity reported all Serious Incidents... NoFY2024£38k
BREDHURST VILLAGE HALLThe document explicitly states that the Charity Commission was engaged and advised on the filing due to incomplete records and financial irregularities.; The document discloses a serious incident invoFY2025£36k
THE BRITISH MOTORCYCLE CHARITABLE TRUSTThe document mentions 'recent difficulties' regarding risk management and a police investigation into fund misappropriation, but does not explicitly state a regulator engagement, late filing admissionFY2024£35k
METROPOLITAN POLICE CHOIRIncomplete records and missing bank statements during sample testing.; Inconsistent allocation of income and expenditure by category compared to previous years.FY2025£35k
BEDFORDSHIRE ORCHESTRAL SOCIETYReserves policy overdue for review; Investment policy overdue for reviewFY2025£35k
NETHER WHITACRE VILLAGE HALLThe document states that the charity had not previously been recruiting or appointing Trustees in accordance with the Charity Commission specifications and that no formal policies and procedures had bFY2024£35k
North Hambleton District ScoutsThe new treasurer (Karen Cheesbrough) reported a lack of complete audit trail/supporting evidence for the accounts, stating 'There are apparently no paper records to support the accounts which is a prFY2025£33k
CAMDEN ANCHORIndependent examiner management letter identified control weaknesses: related party listing not maintained; split of creditors between restricted and unrestricted balances not maintained.; IndependentFY2025£29k
HELMSLEY RECREATIONAL CHARITYThe document states the report covers 12 months, but the Independent Examiner's report explicitly states the examination was for the '15 months ended 31st March 2026'. This is a discrepancy in the filFY2026£28k
THE CHINESE CRESTED CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN RESCUEThe rescue encountered numerous issues with Barclays bank which led to the illegal closure of the rescue account. This left the rescue unable to function properly and a complaint was lodged against thFY2024£27k
TRUST PROPERTY HELD IN CONNECTION WITH THE LONDON SPIRITUAL MISSIONTrustees failed to submit financial returns for 2020, 2021, and 2022 by statutory deadlines.; Proposed Conflicts of Interest Policy has not been brought into effect.FY2024£27k
ST JAMES' INSTITUTEThe document notes that the 'Smoking and Alcohol Policy has, at times, not been adhered to by some members. This poses a potential risk to the Institute’s insurance cover.'; The document states that 'FY2025£26k
1ST IGHTHAM SCOUT GROUPLate AGM; Regulator engagementFY2025£24k
SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONALThe Charity Commission issued a warning regarding incidents occurring in the Yemen country office in 2023 related to failures in adherence to risk and incident management processes.FY2025£955.4m
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTYSerious incident report filed regarding Hamish Ogston Foundation/Vinehill TrustFY2024£766.2m
CANCER RESEARCH UKThe document states: 'in the last financial year we have received no official complaints from, or been subject to investigation by, any of these regulatory bodies mentioned above, with the exception oFY2023£734.8m
SWANSEA UNIVERSITYThe document states the University successfully negotiated a waiver and amendment letter for banking covenants with the European Investment Bank (EIB) due to forecast breaches, and agreed a further waFY2025£325.6m
THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTIONThe Charity’s auditors have therefore had to limit the scope of their audit in respect of this matter. This is an unfortunate but unavoidable situation.FY2025£286.7m
ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY FOR THE BLINDThe document states: 'In 2024, we reported a case of financial malfeasance to the Charity Commission. This involved a former member of staff... making inappropriate use of a corporate credit card'FY2024£283.8m
ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY FOR THE BLINDTwo serious incidents were reported to the Charity Commission in 2025: one involving a financial irregularity in a country office and one involving personal misconduct.FY2025£283.8m
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORTSerious incident / cultural issuesFY2021£245.5m
ST ANDREW'S HEALTHCARECQC closed Northampton site to admissions following self-reported incidents of inadequate care.FY2025£235.6m
ST ANDREW'S HEALTHCARECQC inspection of Women’s services found serious quality failings and rated them as inadequate.FY2022£235.6m
THE ARCHBISHOPS' COUNCILThe Council filed Reports of a Serious Incident (RSI) with the Charity Commission regarding safeguarding issues raised by the Keith Makin review.FY2024£234.9m
THE ARCHBISHOPS' COUNCILThe Council made 12 Report of a Serious Incident (RSI) reports to the Charity Commission and filed 10 updates on such reports.FY2025£234.9m
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCILEmployment tribunal ruled that the GMC made a decision that was racially discriminatory against a doctor.FY2021£171.5m
THE GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATIONThe pause and subsequent stopping of the CRM project... has been reported to the Charity Commission as a serious incidentFY2024£163.8m
ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETYThree serious incidents were reported to the Charity Commission during the financial yearFY2023£143.8m
LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITYThe Board made a serious incident report to the Charity Commission in April 2022, highlighting financial challenges. A statutory inquiry was subsequently launched by the Commission.FY2023£141.2m
LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITYCharity Commission Statutory Inquiry into administration, governance and managementFY2025£141.2m
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN'S CHARITYFundraising Regulator investigation ongoingFY2025£140.4m
PRIFYSGOL ABERYSTWYTHThe University Council also considered its skills matrix and to ensure appropriate oversight and scrutiny, undertook a recruitment exercise with a particular focus on members with finance and accountiFY2024£127.4m
ST MUNGO COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATIONThe Board has reviewed and confirmed compliance with all areas of the NHF Code with the following exception: Section 3.7(3) states that maximum tenure will normally be up to six years... One Board memFY2022£124.0m
ST MUNGO COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATIONRegulator confirmed governance rating as G2, meaning that St Mungo’s meets its governance requirements but needs to improve some aspects of its governance arrangements to support continued compliance.FY2023£124.0m
ST MUNGO COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATIONRegulator of Social Housing inspection resulted in governance rating G2, meaning the charity 'needs to improve some aspects of its governance arrangements' and an improvement strategy was put in placeFY2025£124.0m
Walk Wheel Cycle TrustFundraising Regulator found Sustrans in breach of two rules in the Code of Fundraising Practice regarding Meta fundraising adverts.FY2025£110.7m
CATS PROTECTIONThe document states: 'We recorded one serious incident in 2025 which was reported to the Charity Commission; the matter was appropriately managed in line with our procedures.'FY2025£105.6m
THERA TRUSTThe accounts state that the Group breached the EBITDA financial covenant for the year ended 31 March 2023, resulting in penalty interest.FY2023£101.3m
THERA TRUSTThe accounts state that default interest was not paid due to not meeting financial covenants in respect of the March 2023 financial statements, which was rolled over into new bondholding.FY2024£101.3m
THE MINES ADVISORY GROUPThe document states that 72 incidents were reported to the Charity Commission under serious incident reporting requirements, with 57 closed. It does not explicitly state these were 'governance failureFY2021£99.3m
THE PRIORY OF ENGLAND AND THE ISLANDS OF THE MOST VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEMCQC rating fell to 'Requires improvement' in the 'Well-led' categoryFY2024£98.8m
THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLEThe document states the Charity Commission formally closed its statutory inquiry in June 2021, acknowledging progress. This is a resolution of a past matter, not a current serious incident or failure FY2022£95.9m
AUTISM INITIATIVES GROUPIndependent governance review commissioned in September 2024 identified areas for development and improvement.FY2025£93.1m
GREENSLEEVES HOMES TRUSTQualified opinion due to inability to verify related party disclosuresFY2025£89.1m
THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, STRATFORD-UPON-AVONThe Board assessed itself against the Charity Governance Code and noted it was in compliance subject to timetabling the next update of the Board Terms of Reference, creating role descriptions for CommFY2023£82.0m
THE SALVATION ARMY INTERNATIONAL TRUSTThe document states SAITCo has undertaken a 'wide ranging and significant governance review' and implemented reforms, but does not disclose any specific failures, regulator engagements, or late filingFY2022£81.8m
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUSTThe document states: 'This impacted on the conclusion of an Ofsted monitoring visit, that we were not taking effective action on two of our UK programmes, a rating we seek to reverse in 2022/23.'FY2022£73.8m
THE HARPUR TRUSTSerious incident reportingFY2024£73.0m
THE HARPUR TRUSTSerious incident reporting: one incident and two updates were reported to the Charity Commission.FY2022£73.0m
THE HARPUR TRUSTSerious incident reportingFY2023£73.0m
AUTISM INITIATIVES (UK)Governance review commissionedFY2025£72.6m
THE EXTRACARE CHARITABLE TRUSTThe Charity self-reported to the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) that 55 properties had rents charged higher than the formula rent plus tolerance for supported housing. This issue was resolved with FY2022£69.9m
Migrant HelpSerious incident reports disclosedFY2024£69.8m
Migrant HelpThe Trustees' report states: 'In the financial year covered by these accounts, and in the period since then, we have reported 4 matters to the Charity Commission as Serious Incidents'FY2025£69.8m
THE CHILDREN'S INVESTMENT FUND FOUNDATION (UK)Legal costs incurred from governance issues and appellate proceedingsFY2021£66.7m
SS. JOHN AND ELIZABETH CHARITYThe Charity made one serious incident report to the Charity Commission under the category 'other significant incidents' - potential reputational harmFY2023£66.2m
BRITISH PREGNANCY ADVISORY SERVICESection 31 notice issued by CQC for governance improvementsFY2023£64.4m