Religious charity removed from register after regulator uncovers 'criminal' failings
The Charity Commission says trustees of the Beth Yosef Foundation had a 'serious disregard' for proper financial controls and record-keeping
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The Charity Commission says trustees of the Beth Yosef Foundation had a 'serious disregard' for proper financial controls and record-keeping
Date Time Charity regulator appoints interim manager to Beth Yosef Foundation The charity’s objects are to advance the Jewish religion, in particular as practised by Sephardi Jews. Beth Yosef Foundation was placed under inquiry in December 2016, over concerns about its administration and the financial management of the charity. The regulator has ongoing concerns surrounding financial matters, including potential liabilities and debts, as well as the management of conflicts of interest. As a result, the Commission exercised its powers under the Charities Act 2011 to appoint an interim manage...
The Charity Commission is the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales. Its purpose is to ensure charity can thrive and inspire trust so that people can improve lives and strengthen society. Section 76(3)(g) of the Charities Act 2011 gives the Commission power to appoint interim managers to a charity. Interim managers are appointed as a temporary and protective measure where the Commission has identified misconduct and/or mismanagement in the administration of a charity, or where there is a need to protect a charity’s pro...