Investigation cleared charity of serious wrong-doing
A charity championed by celebrities such as Meghan Markle and Ellie Goulding has been given a 'warning' by the Charity Commission for two historic administrative errors. One Young World, a global forum for young leaders, was investigated following claims that its leaders had been paid £1.5 million over five years. The charity has been cleared of any serious wrong-doing, but has been asked to address the administrative errors.
Celebrity supporters include Cher, Ellie Goulding, and Sir Bob Geldof
One Young World has gained significant public attention due to its celebrity supporters, including Cher, Ellie Goulding, Sir Bob Geldof, and former Irish President Mary Robinson. The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has been one of the charity's 'counsellors' since 2014.
Charity sector source calls the investigation a 'storm in a teacup'
A source in the charity sector described the Charity Commission's findings as a "slap on the wrists" for One Young World. The source emphasized that the errors were old and did not indicate any serious wrongdoing. The charity now hopes to move on and focus on the future.
Charity ticked off for failing to seek authority for 'unauthorised payments'
The Charity Commission's investigation found that One Young World had failed to seek the Commission's authority for 'unauthorised payments' and had not kept accurate records of board decisions or appropriately addressed conflicts of interest. However, the investigation did not find any issues with the size of salaries or bonuses.
Charity sees Commission's findings as an opportunity for improvement
One Young World expressed disappointment at the Commission's findings but also saw them as an opportunity for growth. The charity acknowledged the mistakes in its processes and has made changes to its administrative and governance procedures to prevent similar errors in the future. It has also appointed new legal advisers.
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