The Charity Commission has initiated a statutory class inquiry to examine concerns about UK charities working in illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine. The investigation will assess whether charitable funds are being used to further charitable purposes, evaluate risks to assets or beneficiaries, and determine if regulatory action is needed. The inquiry, focused on fact-finding, initially involves eight charities identified through risk assessments. The Commission may expand the scope to include additional charities if further issues arise. It has shared information with police and HMRC but emphasizes its role as a regulator of charity governance, not a criminal investigator. A report detailing findings and potential actions will be published once the inquiry concludes. Charities involved are not publicly named at this stage.
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