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Church dioceses failed on safeguarding allegations, says regulator
The Charity Commission cited mismanagement and inadequate safeguarding oversight in two Church of England diocesan charities, marking its first official warning to any diocese.
- The Charity Commission has formally warned Liverpool Diocesan Board of Finance and Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance for failing to properly handle safeguarding allegations, breaching trustee duties.
- Following Channel 4 News reporting, media raised concerns that were reported to the Charity Commission in early 2025, which found trustees lacked policies and oversight to address serious safeguarding risks.
- Police interviewed John Perumbalath under caution and later closed the inquiry, while internal safeguarding reviews by the National Safeguarding Team also considered the complaints.
- Trustees now face potential regulatory consequences and must update the regulator on progress, strengthen reporting and governance, and may face trustee disqualification, the Commission said for Liverpool and Chelmsford boards.
- It is the first time the Charity Commission has issued an official warning against any Church of England diocese, and next month the General Synod will consider safeguarding reforms affecting all 42 dioceses and cathedrals.
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