The charity was placed under statutory inquiry in February 2026 to investigate serious concerns around possible financial mismanagement.
Adam Stephens of S&W Partners Ltd has been appointed as Interim Manager of the charity to the exclusion of the charity’s trustees. His tasks include:
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Taking over the general administration and management of the charity.
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Taking?any steps?immediately?necessary to secure the property of the charity including its assets and bank accounts.?
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Assessing the charity’s viability to continue providing services to its beneficiaries.
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Representing the charity in negotiations with HMRC to resolve the charity’s debt.
The Commission’s inquiry into the charity remains ongoing.
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Notes to editors:
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The Charity Commission is the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales. Its ambition is to be an expert regulator that is fair, balanced, and independent so that charity can thrive. This ambition will help to create and sustain an environment where charities further build public trust and ultimately fulfil their essential role in enhancing lives and strengthening society.
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More information on the scope of the inquiry into William Blake House Northants can be found in the announcement press release: Regulator launches a statutory inquiry into William Blake House Northants – GOV.UK
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On 16 March 2026, the inquiry exercised the Commission’s power to appoint an Interim Manager by Order under section 76(3)(g) of the Charities Act 2011 to the exclusion of any trustees.
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Information about the Charity Commission’s appointment of Interim Managers can be found on GOV.UK: When and how the Charity Commission appoints Interim Managers – GOV.UK
