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UK Charity Commission investigations

Entities: Al‑Khair Foundation · FBI · Charity Commission for England and Wales · Al-Khair Foundation · U.S. Department of Justice

Overview

In early August 2026, the UK Charity Commission launched a series of statutory inquiries into charities accused of directing funds to contentious foreign causes. On 6 August, it opened a formal probe into eight unnamed charities alleged to have channeled at least £28 million to Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law. The regulator stated it would assess the amount transferred, whether spending matched charitable purposes, and any risks to assets or beneficiaries.

On 8 August, the Commission opened a separate inquiry into the Al-Khair Foundation following allegations of links to Hamas. The investigation is assessing the extent of the charity's connections to the group and whether trustees exercised proper due diligence regarding partners and fund usage. This follows the arrest of the foundation's global director, Mohammad Yousef Hasna, by the National Crime Agency. Hasna is currently awaiting extradition to the United States, where prosecutors allege he used his position to channel funds and supplies to Hamas leaders.

Parallel to the regulatory inquiry, the Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism unit has conducted raids on properties in Croydon to investigate potential terrorism funding. While US legal filings have referred to the Al-Khair Foundation as a "sham charity," the organization—which reported an income of over £74 million for the financial year ending July 31, 2025—has denied the allegations. The foundation stated it is cooperating fully with authorities and maintains that Hasna is not an employee of the organization.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 4 SOURCES] The foundation recorded an income of over £74 million for the financial year ending July 31, 2025. (The Al-Khair Foundation)
[● 3 SOURCES] US prosecutors have labeled the Al-Khair Foundation a 'Sham Charity' in legal filings. (US Prosecutors)
[● 2 SOURCES] The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into the Al-Khair Foundation regarding alleged links to Hamas. (The Charity Commission)
[● 2 SOURCES] The Charity Commission has issued a legal order limiting the foundation's financial transactions without regulator consent. (The Charity Commission)
[● 2 SOURCES] The Al-Khair Foundation denies the allegations and states it is cooperating fully with investigations. (The Al-Khair Foundation)
[● 2 SOURCES] The foundation asserts that Mohammad Yousef Hasna is not an employee of the organization. (The Al-Khair Foundation)
[● 2 SOURCES] The Metropolitan Police's counter terrorism unit has launched an investigation into potential terrorism funding. (The Metropolitan Police)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The FBI alleges the Al-Khair Foundation was used as a front to send money and goods to Hamas leaders in Gaza. (The FBI)

Timeline

1 day ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
Al-Khair Foundation under investigation for alleged Hamas links
The UK Charity Commission and police have launched inquiries into the Al-Khair Foundation over alleged links to Hamas funding. Mohammad Yousef Hasna faces extradition to the US on terrorism charges.
4 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
UK Charity Commission probes charities for funding illegal Israeli settlements
The UK Charity Commission is investigating eight charities over alleged £28 million donations to illegal Israeli settlements, following a complaint by MP Melanie Ward. The probe will determine the extent of the

Sources

aanz.dk · alqudsnews.net · anglophone-direct.com · ca.sports.yahoo.com · independentpress.cc · juedische-allgemeine.de · newarab.com · newenglishreview.com · shms.ps

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