High Court Finds Former Trustees Of A Disability Charity In Contempt Of Court

In a rare move, the High Court has found the former trustees of disability charity the Darren Wright Foundation guilty of contempt of court, following an application by the Charity Commission.

The Darren Wright Foundation is based in Bristol, and raises funds to support the families of people with disabilities by funding therapy, medical treatment and specialist equipment. The Charity Commission launched a statutory inquiry into the Foundation in November 2017, after concerns were raised by the families of beneficiaries due to difficulties contacting the Foundation and accessing funds raised on behalf of their family members.

During the course of the inquiry, pursuant to its statutory powers, the Charity Commission required the two former trustees of the Foundation, Susan and Raymond Wright, to supply documentation and evidence. When they failed...