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The Charity Commission has released a report highlighting significant failures in governance and management at the Brighton Mosque and Muslim Community Centre (locally known as Dyke Road Mosque) after a statutory inquiry revealed serious issues, including links to extremism.
Background and Concerns
The investigation began after a former trustee was convicted in 2020 of encouraging terrorism during a speech made at the mosque. The Charity Commission issued an Official Warning to the trustees, stating they failed to safeguard the charity and its beneficiaries, and ordered immediate actions to prevent similar abuse.