Investigation Leads To Positive Conclusion

REGULATORS have now closed their case after visiting trustees of a Lincolnshire charity to discuss allegations made by former members of staff.

Charity Commission officials visited LIVES and, after interviews with trustees and reviewing documentation, concluded no further action was necessary. The case is now closed.

In a letter to trustees, the regulators concluded: “The trustees have provided us with extensive documentation and information, which when reviewed, has provided assurance on their governance of the charity, and how trustees have strengthened many policies and procedures.

“The trustees have also updated us through the report of a serious incident channel (RSI) where issues that had been made public e.g. an online petition and media articles regarding the governance of the charity.

“This submission provided further assurance in relation to the trustees’ handling of the concerns raised.”

LIVES trustees said the charity had always been confident there was ample evidence to counter any concerns raised.

“We always said we were happy to present our case to the Charity Commission and we are delighted it has resulted in a positive conclusion,”