The Charity Commission has launched an investigation into a religious charity that has reportedly been selling ‘plague protection kits’ claiming to offer a cure for the Covid-19 virus.

The regulator had opened a regulatory case into South London based Kingdom Church GB after reports into its sale of the kits. This also involved liaising with Southwark Council’s trading standards officers.

A statutory inquiry has now been launched after the Commission became concerned about the charity’s finances, in particular the accuracy of information around income and expenditure.

The investigation will look at the trustees compliance with their legal duties around administration, governance and financial management.

It will also look into the charity’s relationship with an organisation called Bishop Climate Minstries, which Kingdom Church GB says is responsible for the sale of the ‘plague protection kits’.

The Commission has already looked to ensure the charity is not linking to the kits on its website and social media sites.

“Charities should be organisations that people can trust,” said Charity Commission director of regulatory services Helen Earner.

“Many will have been concerned by allegations about this charity’s activities in relation to Covid-19, and so it is right that we, and others, have intervened.
“Our own examination into The Kingdom Church GB has identified further concerns that require investigation which is why we have now opened an official inquiry.”

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