The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Animal Lifeline.
The charity , which is based in Stoke-on-Trent, rescues and rehomes dogs.
The regulator has opened a statutory inquiry into the charity over serious financial concerns which have come to light as part of an ongoing investigation by Staffordshire Police.
The inquiry will examine the extent to which the trustees are complying or have complied with their legal duties in respect of the administration, governance and management of the charity, with particular regard to:
the financial management of the charity, including the extent of any loss, misapplication or misappropriation of the charity's funds
whether there has been any unauthorised private benefit to the trustees and/or connected parties and the extent to which the trustees have managed potential conflicts of interest.
The Commission may extend the scope of the inquiry if additional regulatory issues emerge.
It is the Commission's usual policy, after it has concluded an inquiry, to publish a report detailing the issues examined, any action taken, and the inquiry's outcomes.
