The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into an Islamic charity after concerns were raised over the reporting of its finances.
It initially investigated Hussaini Charitable Trust as part of a double-defaulter class inquiry after it failed to submit its full accounts for the financial years ending 31 March 2022 and 2023.
During this time, the charity went into default for the financial year ending 31 March 2024, despite warnings from the commission to submit its overdue accounts.
The regulator also conducted a review of the charity’s bank account statements from 2023 to 2025 which showed payments to a connected party.
As part of the statutory inquiry, the commission will investigate the administration, governance and management of the charity.
In particular, it will focus on the trustees’ compliance over the charity’s preparation and filing of its accounts and returns.
The regulator will assess potential conflicts of interest and payments to connected parties, whether they have been properly managed and if there has been any unauthorised personal benefit.
It will also investigate if the charity has operated for the public benefit and whether there are effective financial management and controls in place.
Following the inquiry, the commission said it will publish a report detailing the outcome and whether any action will be taken.
Hussaini Charitable Trust, which recorded an income of £121,000 in the year to March 2021, is based in London and works to advance Islamic culture and religion through education and providing support for the sick and poor.
The charity has been contacted for comment.
