The charity Sentebale have been accused of heading on a “warpath” for Prince Harry as they consider taking further action against the Duke of Sussex.
The decision to pursue further action depends on whether the Charity Commission publicly confirms no findings have been made on Prince Harry being cleared of wrongdoing.
Meanwhile, a source close to the former Board of Trustees has accused the charity of “rehashing unsubstantiated allegations” against the Duke.
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It is not within the Charity Commission’s remit to investigate individual allegations of bullying, and Sentebale sources appear to take umbrage with Prince Harry claiming he has been cleared – describing it as “entirely wrong.”
The Charity Commission launched an investigation into Sentebale – a charity Prince Harry co-founded in 2006 to support children in southern Africa living with HIV and AIDS – after a public row erupted between the chair and trustees.
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Sentebale may take further action against Prince Harry after he was cleared of bullying allegations
Dr Sophie Chandauka, chair of Sentebale, previously alleged Prince Harry had been “involved” in a “cover- up” of an investigation about bullying, harassment and misogyny – something The Duke of Sussex denies.
A source close to the former Board of Trustees has told GB News: “It’s remarkable, just yesterday Ms Chanduaka was applauding the Charity Commission’s findings, yet today, after a flurry of unflattering headlines, she’s back on the warpath.”
“Issuing yet another media statement only reinforces the Commission’s criticism about using the press to air internal disputes.”
“Rehashing unsubstantiated allegations of bullying, misogyny and more, which the Commission found no evidence of and dressing them up as veiled threats isn’t just provocative, it’s pitiful.”
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Dr Sophie Chandauka alleged Harry had been ‘involved’ in a ‘cover- up’ of an investigation about bullying, harassment and misogyny
“If Ms Chanduaka has genuine concerns, she should spell them out plainly or, better yet, redirect her energy toward something truly worthwhile, like raising money for the children Sentebale exists to support.”
The Charity Commission found no evidence of “widespread or systemic bullying or harassment, including misogyny or misogynoir at the charity”, but “acknowledged the strong perception of ill treatment felt” by some.
The organisation also found no evidence of “over-reach” by either Prince Harry or Dr Sophie Chandauka, criticising the confusion over delegated duties to the chair.
The UK charity watchdog assesses allegations of bullying or harassment as part of a wider investigation into a charity’s management, but does not adjudicate individual allegations of bullying.
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The Charity Commission found no evidence of ‘widespread or systemic bullying or harassment, including misogyny or misogynoir at the charity’
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Both Prince Harry or Dr Sophie Chandauka were cleared in the report
Usually, this is done through a charity’s grievance procedures and possibly employment tribunals.
A spokesperson for the Charity Commission has told GB News: “We have issued the charity with an action plan which sets out steps the current trustees need to take to improve governance weaknesses and rectify findings of mismanagement. We now urge all involved to put their differences behind them and allow the charity to focus on its work and beneficiaries.”
After the Charity Commission published its findings on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex said: “The Commission makes no findings of wrongdoing in relation to Sentebale’s Co-Founder and former Patron, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. They also found no evidence of widespread bullying, harassment or misogyny and misogynoir at the charity, as falsely claimed by the current Chair.”
Representatives for Sentebale and the Duke of Sussex have been approached for comment.