The Charity Commission have issued a report detailing the whistleblowing disclosures that they received in 2023/24 which were 72% up on 2022/23.
Whistleblowing disclosures help the Charity Commission detect serious problems in charities and play a valuable role in the regulation of the charity sector.
A total of 561 whistleblowing disclosures were made between 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024, which is the highest in 9 years. The majority of disclosures appear to be from employees and ex-employees, with the primary issues raised remaining governance, safeguarding or financial management concerns, as has been the case in previous reporting periods.
In the vast majority of cases, following enquiries, the Charity Commission decided that it was not proportionate to take further action. In other cases regulatory advice and guidance provided, or the Commission verified that trustees were dealing with the issue. In a small number of cases, information gathering powers were exercised.
The reports received from whistleblowers this year have helped the Commission to detect and prevent concerns in a number of charities and take steps to put these right. Whistleblowing therefore plays a valuable role in the regulation of the charity sector.
More details on the report can be found at: Whistleblowing disclosures made to the Charity Commission for England and Wales 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK
