Charity Regulator Opens Compliance Case
The UK Charity Commission has launched a regulatory compliance case into Princess Eugenie’s Anti Slavery Collective. The review focuses on concerns about how the charity has managed and spent its funds.
Officials confirmed they are continuing to examine issues raised about financial activity. They have not announced any findings yet and say the process is still ongoing.
Rising Questions Over Fund Spending
Concerns grew after reports showed the charity raised about 1.5 million pounds in donations during a previous financial year. However, only a small portion went directly into charitable programmes. Around 1.3 million pounds remained unused and carried forward.
A large fundraising event in London in 2023 contributed most of the income. Some sector observers later said the scale of the event made future fundraising more sensitive.
Sharp Drop in Donations and High Salary Costs
The most recent accounts show a steep fall in donations to about 48,000 pounds. At the same time, the charity spent around 191,000 pounds on staff salaries.
That spending was roughly double the amount used for programme work. This gap has raised questions about how efficiently the organisation is operating.
Charity Commission Expands Review
The regulator has now escalated its involvement by opening a formal compliance case. It will continue discussions with trustees and review financial records in detail.
Officials clarified that this step does not represent a full statutory inquiry. No conclusions have been reached.
Public Debate Around Leadership and Focus
The charity, which works on issues linked to human trafficking and exploitation, has also faced public criticism over its leadership and direction.
Princess Eugenie previously stepped down from another anti slavery organisation role earlier this year. That move followed wider attention on her family connections and renewed media focus on related controversies.
