Statements from our Chair and Executive Director

3 April 2025

I welcome the Charity Commission’s decision to proceed with a regulatory compliance case to consider the various governance, administration and management matters I first reported in February 2025.
For completeness, I should mention that we initiated an internal governance review last year, the findings of which we will share with the Charity Commission.
We hope that, together, these actions will give the general public, our colleagues, partners, supporters, donors and the communities we serve comfort that Sentebale and its new Board of Trustees are acting appropriately to demonstrate and ensure good governance and a healthy culture for Sentebale to thrive.
In the meantime, our exceptional Executive team and operational staff remain focused on the day-to-day operations of the charity, ensuring continuity in our work and mission delivery.
We appreciate the patience, understanding and tremendous support we have received from our existing and prospective partners and supporters, and look forward to continuing to work together with you as we recalibrate for an ambitious future.

Dr Sophie Chandauka MBE
Sentebale Board Chair

As Executive Director, I speak on behalf of the Sentebale Executive team and operational staff that we welcome the clarity this process will bring. Transparency and accountability are central to how we operate, and the Executive team and I are fully committed to supporting the Charity Commission’s Regulatory Compliance case in any way needed. We will also continue to work closely with the Chair and the new Board of Trustees to ensure the smooth running of the organisation, keeping our focus firmly on delivering for the young people and communities we serve.

Carmel Gaillard
Sentebale Executive Director