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The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into The Shoosmith Gallery (registered charity number 1147845).
The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Steiner Friends (registered charity number 1071781).
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In a highly critical report published today (19 May 2026), the Charity Commission's inquiry finds serious mismanagement at the Players Foundation (previously known as the Professional Footballers’ Association Charity, ch…
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