The Charity Commission opened a statutory inquiry into The Matt 6.3 Charitable Trust, a charity established in 1998 to advance the Christian faith. The inquiry follows serious governance concerns identified in late 2024.
Key Issues Identified
· Unauthorised payments were made to connected parties, despite professional advisors instructing trustees to stop these payments.
· Trustees also failed to appoint an independent board, another key recommendation from advisors.
· The charity’s most recent accounts were:
o 123 days late, and
o qualified by the auditor due to governance concerns.
Purpose of the Statutory Inquiry
The Commission will examine whether trustees have complied with their legal duties, focusing on:
· Management of conflicts of interest and risks of private benefit
· Whether appropriate policies and procedures are in place
· The extent to which trustees have followed professional advice previously issued
The scope may widen if further regulatory concerns emerge.
Regulatory Context
· The inquiry was formally opened on 24 September 2025 under section 46 of the Charities Act 2011, due to suspected misconduct or mismanagement.
· A statutory inquiry gives the Commission legal powers to investigate and, if necessary, take protective action to safeguard the charity’s beneficiaries, assets, and reputation.
· At the conclusion of the inquiry, the Commission will publish a public report outlining findings and any regulatory action taken.
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