Thursday 26 March 2009

In the Inquiry Report published in February by the Charity Commission, as well as finding no evidence to substantiate allegations of illegal activity on the part of the Charity, a Statutory Order was made requiring Interpal to comply with certain directives in order to improve further our policies and procedures. These were specifically designed to ensure due diligence and risk management to an even greater level of effectiveness and verification.

As was made clear in our initial statement following publication of the Report, Interpal cooperated fully with the Inquiry Team and has always been ready and willing to implement Charity Commission guidance.

Friday 27 February 2009

No inappropriate or biased distribution of aid

Press Release: Ibrahim Hewitt, Chairman of Interpal, the British charity which provides humanitarian assistance to Palestinians, has stated that “Interpal has been vindicated” by the report of the Charity Commission inquiry into Interpal, published today, Friday 27 February.

This is the third Charity Commission inquiry into Interpal in 13 years. In each case allegations and accusations made against the charity have been unproven.

6 February 2009

The Trustees and staff of Interpal would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support and initiative following the formal notice served to the Islamic Bank of Britain (IBB) by Lloyds TSB to cease all dealings with Interpal. Earlier statements reported this deadline as being 30 January 2009.

To date, Interpal can report that Lloyds TSB have blocked their clearing services for Interpal however our account with IBB is still open and functioning. We would like to reassure our donors that our aid is being delivered to our areas of operation thanks to our local partners.