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UK Charity Commission reopens Save One Life probe over concerns about Hamas funding

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • The UK Charity Commission reopened its investigation into Save One Life over concerns about due diligence and how funds sent to Gaza were ultimately used.
  • The charity had previously faced a referral to counter-terror police after allegations that money was diverted to Hamas officials.
  • Save One Life denies any connection to Hamas and says all funds support legitimate charitable purposes.

The UK Charity Commission has reopened its investigation into Save One Life after identifying concerns about how the charity monitored funds sent to Gaza, including their eventual use.

Relating to due diligence and monitoring the end use of funds in Gaza which require further examination

· UK Charity Commission spokespersonThe regulator explained why it reopened its case into Save One Life.

The regulator opened a compliance case last year, then closed it after inspecting the charity’s premises and reviewing its policies. It told The Jerusalem Post that it had since identified issues “relating to due diligence and monitoring the end use of funds in Gaza which require further examination.” The commission said it was re-engaging with the charity’s trustees.

Save One Life says it provides humanitarian aid to people in Gaza. Its financial filings show that the charity raised around £2 million over the past few years. In its latest financial year, it reported income of £1,162,336, spending £596,330 on charitable activities and £50,570 on fundraising.

Save One Life UK is sending money to Gaza via an unknown broker in Turkey. This could provide material support for a proscribed terrorist group like Hamas

· Anonymous complainantThe complaint that prompted the reopened inquiry alleged that the charity’s transfer arrangements posed a terrorism-financing risk.

The charity was referred to counter-terror police last year after concerns that funds were being diverted to Hamas officials. The latest inquiry followed an anonymous complaint alleging that Save One Life UK sent money to Gaza through an unknown broker in Turkey, potentially providing material support to Hamas.

Categorically rejects any allegation that Save One Life has funded, supported or worked with Hamas or any other proscribed organization

· Save One LifeThe charity denied the allegations against its funding and operations.

Save One Life “categorically rejects any allegation that Save One Life has funded, supported or worked with Hamas or any other proscribed organization.” In a statement, it said all money raised was used solely for legitimate charitable purposes and that it had cooperated fully with the Charity Commission. The charity also said the matter had been closed in March 2026 and that the renewed complaint repeated allegations the commission had already considered.

All funds raised by Save One Life are used solely for legitimate charitable purposes and in accordance with our governing document

· Save One LifeThe charity described how it says donations are used.
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