London The Charity Commission, the regulatory body for charities in England and Wales, has announced an investigation into Sentebale, the charity co-founded by Prince Harry. The investigation was launched on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.
Sentebale, meaning 'forget-me-not' in Sesotho, was established by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006. The charity aims to support vulnerable children and young people affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana. It provides comprehensive care, education, and psychosocial support to help them thrive.
The Charity Commission stated that the investigation will focus on the charity's governance and financial controls. The regulator will assess whether Sentebale is operating in accordance with charity law and whether its funds are being used effectively and efficiently to achieve its charitable objectives.
"We have opened an investigation into Sentebale to examine concerns about the charity's governance and financial oversight," a spokesperson for the Charity Commission said in a statement. "We will be working with the charity to address these concerns and ensure that it is meeting its legal duties."
Sentebale has confirmed that it is cooperating fully with the Charity Commission's investigation. The charity said it is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and transparency.
"Sentebale is committed to operating to the highest standards of governance and transparency," a spokesperson for Sentebale said. "We are cooperating fully with the Charity Commission's inquiry and are confident that it will demonstrate the effectiveness of our work in supporting vulnerable children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana."
The outcome of the Charity Commission's investigation could have significant implications for Sentebale. Depending on the findings, the regulator could issue recommendations for improvement, require the charity to take specific actions, or, in more serious cases, take enforcement action.
Prince Harry's Charity, Sentebale, Faces UK Watchdog Investigation
Sentebale, the charity founded by Prince Harry in honor of his mother, Princess Diana, is now under investigation by the Charity Commission in the United Kingdom. The watchdog group announced the inquiry on Thursday. They will be examining the charity's governance and financial controls to ensure they are operating properly. Sentebale focuses on supporting vulnerable children and young people affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana.
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