The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into a disability charity after identifying “potential serious wrongdoing and/or abuse” by someone involved in its control.
The regulator said it has attempted to engage with the Organisation of Blind Africans and Caribbeans (OBAC) since July 2021 to investigate the concerns but found it difficult to get information from trustees.
OBAC initially registered with the Commission in 1994 before re-registering in 2011 when it became incorporated as a charitable company.
It offers services to people with sight loss and other sensory and physical impairments from black and ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK, Africa and the Caribbean.
The regulator opened an inquiry into the charity on 15 December after its trustees refused to supply requested information and cooperate and comply on several occasions.
It is concerned about the senior employee's continued involvement in the charity.
The Commission's investigation will look at the administration, governance and management of the charity by the trustees and whether they complied with and fulfilled their duties and responsibilities under charity law.
It will also determine whether there has been any misconduct or mismanagement by the trustees.
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