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Charity Commission finds against Needy Children International Foundation
The Charity Commission in its inquiry into the Needy Children International Foundation, a charity set up to rehabilitate young offenders and relieve poverty and sickness abroad, found against the charity, citing that only 21% of the charity’s income was spent on charitable activities. The charity, which has since been wound-up, was connected to a number of individuals previously involved in improper fundraising activities.
Regulator finds against Alzheimer’s UK Research Education
The Charity Commission has today published a report on its statutory inquiry into the charity Alzheimer’s UK Research Education and Care, finding a case of financial misuse in the charity. The charity was registered in July 2006. Its objects include “to preserve and protect the health of the public through the promotion of research leading to the cure for Alzheimer’s, and the relief of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease by promoting or assisting in the promotion of improved care”.
Report on Iqra finds no connection with 7/7 attacks
The Charity Commission has today published a report on its Inquiry into the charity Iqra finding there is no evidence that the charity’s funds had been used to facilitate the 7/7 London terrorist attacks. The charity’s object was the advancement of the Islamic faith; it furthered this by running the Iqra Learning Centre, a bookshop and centre for religious learning in Leeds. The charity ceased to operate in 2005.
