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April 21, 2014
Islamic extremism is the “most deadly” threat to charities in England and Wales, the Charity Commission has said.
Chairman William Shawcross warned that while the issue is not currently widespread, it is growing.
Mr Shawcross told the Sunday Times the regulator is taking action against charities sending money to various groups in Syria.
He has asked the prime minister for measures to stop those with terrorism convictions from setting up charities.
Currently, those convicted of money laundering or terrorism are not automatically barred from doing so, or from becoming a trustee.
Mr Shawcross said: “It is ludicrous that people with convictions for terrorist offences are not automatically disqualified from serving as charity trustees.”
The regulator is currently investigating a number of charities raising funds for causes in Syria.
Mr Shawcross advised that agencies had to be vigilant.
“I’m sure that in places like Syria and Somalia it is very, very difficult for charities always to know what the end use of their aid is, but they’ve got to be particularly vigilant,” he said.
“The problem of Islamist extremism and charities… is not the most widespread problem we face in terms of abuse of charities, but is potentially the most deadly.
“And it is, alas, growing.”
