Charity Commission opens statutory inquiry into ADAPT (North East)

SHOTS Desk · Mon · 26 Oct 2026 · 20:30 · Reported

The Charity Commission opened a statutory inquiry into ADAPT (North East) on 16 October 2026 under section 46 of the Charities Act 2011.

ADAPT is a North East of England charity providing community transport, social prescribing and wheelchair hire to people with sensory, physical and learning disabilities, mental health problems, and their families and carers.

The Commission began assessing financial and governance concerns in July 2026, including allegations of significant payments made without full trustee board approval. A regulatory compliance case followed in September to examine possible misconduct and/or mismanagement.

During that engagement the Commission became aware of an internal dispute impairing the charity's ability to operate and its trustees' ability to engage collectively with the regulator.

The inquiry will examine whether the charity has a properly composed board willing and capable of managing it, trustee decision-making including possible unauthorised personal

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