The Charity Commission for England and Wales is investigating the Quba Charity in Derby after links emerged with the Quba Trust in Luton, which faced scrutiny for missing funds and improper audits. The regulator is probing potential influence and involvement between the two charities, examining their financial practices and adherence to stated objectives.
A charity is being investigated by a regulator over an alleged misuse of funds after it was linked to another charity which was found to have
The trustees of the Quba Trust were unable to account for £250,000 that was transferred overseas and £500,000 that was not appropriately audited, the regulator said.has been acting outside of its purposes, and it has placed a ban on its fundraising or it sending money abroad.The Quba Trust said it worked to provide disaster relief and advance the Islamic religion.
The Quba Charity, previously named the Specialist Sports Foundation, was set up to promote healthy recreation and sports for people in Derby, but is also registered to an address in Luton.
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