The Charity Commission has finally brought to an end the two year Good Law Project campaign against the Institute of Economic Affairs. Jolyon has lost again…
The complaint alleged that the think tank was acting outside of its objects or the Commission’s published guidance as a charity and was thrown out last year. Jolyon tried again and failed again…
The case has been closed without finding any wrongdoing and with no sanctions. Andy Mayer, the IEA’s Chief Operating Officer, said “this is the seventh time since 1984 that activists have misused the regulator to try to remove the IEA’s charitable status.” He added:
“They have failed on every occasion, but the activity is not harmless, wasting charity time and resources. Every point the GLP made, most of which were old complaints previously dismissed, were not upheld. This matter should have concluded quickly, and we reiterate our concern that the Regulator could do more to avoid being co-opted into political campaigns.”
Maugham complained that “we think it is – not for the first time – remarkably complacent in believing the leopard of 55 Tufton Street will change its spots. We will not let the matter rest here, and are consulting with our lawyers.” Time to rattle the fundraising tin again…
