Charity dodges accountability: A lesson in regulatory failure
The Shauna Kavanagh Foundation’s consistent failure to file accounts exposes a systemic flaw in oversight, not just one bad actor.
FO Take · Score 15
Charities, supposedly beacons of trust, routinely operate with scandalous impunity. This foundation’s six-year dereliction, despite regulatory warnings, proves oversight is a toothless tiger. Financial transparency is non-negotiable for public confidence. If regulators can only warn, not act, what is their purpose?
The strongest counter
Bureaucratic delays and complex reporting requirements often overwhelm small charities. The focus should be on support and education, not punitive measures that stifle vital community work.
