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Charity Manager Appointed Amidst £1.5M HMRC Debt
19 Mar
Summary
- An interim manager was appointed for William Blake House.
- The charity owes over £1.5 million to HMRC.
- An investigation is underway into the charity's finances.
An interim manager has been appointed to oversee William Blake House, a residential care charity for adults with severe learning difficulties. The Charity Commission made the appointment after the charity, located in Blakesley, Northamptonshire, received a winding-up notice. This action stems from a significant debt of over £1.5 million owed to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as of June 2025.
Adam Stephens, from S&W Partners Ltd, is now responsible for the general administration and management of William Blake House. His role includes assessing the charity's ability to continue providing essential services and representing it in negotiations with HMRC to address the substantial debt.
The Charity Commission's ongoing investigation, which commenced in February, is scrutinizing the charity's financial management. This includes a review of late account filings, potential unmanaged conflicts of interest, and any instances of unauthorized personal benefit.
William Blake House operates four care homes for adults. Families with relatives in its care have expressed deep concern, calling the situation "the worst-case scenario." The local council, which commissions services from the charity, has been contacted for comment.
