The Charity Commission
- Date 12 August 2025
- Sector Local government, Other
- Decision(s) FOI 32(2): Not upheld, FOI 17(1): Upheld
The complainant has requested from the Charity Commission information about a particular charity, including names and associated correspondence. The Charity Commission withheld the requested information under section 32(2) FOIA – court records and section 40(2) FOIA – personal information.The Commissioner’s decision is that the Charity Commission has applied section 32(2) correctly to withhold the requested information. However, the Charity Commission breached section 17(1) by failing to issue a response to the request within 20 working days. The Commissioner does not require further steps to be taken.