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<p>Protecting people and adhering to safeguarding responsibilities should be a governance
priority for all charities. It is a fundamental part of operating as a charity for
the public benefit.</p><p>Following concerns raised about Mermaids’ approach to safeguarding
young people, the Charity Commission has opened a regulatory compliance case into
the charity and has contacted its trustees. The opening of a compliance case is not
itself a finding of wrongdoing.</p><p>As an independent regulator, the Charity Commission
carries out its functions independent of ministerial or government control. It would
therefore not be appropriate to comment further whilst the Charity Commission's investigation
is ongoing.</p><p> </p>
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