Watchdog to open inquiry into UK branch of Console

The watchdog for charities in England and Wales is to open an inquiry into the UK branch of scandal-hit suicide prevention group Console.

The Charity Commission said that it is to investigate Console in the UK following “allegations of falsifying of accounts to obtain funding, significant private benefit, conflicts of interest, and financial mismanagement” at the Irish arm of the organisation.

The commission said it has already frozen the accounts of the UK-based charity.