Overview

• Third Sector reported accounts from 11 current and former employees alleging a toxic workplace that included racism, sexism and homophobia.
• Specific claims describe HR confusing two Black women, mispronounced names and accent imitation, with some women reporting patronising treatment in meetings.
• World Vision UK denies the allegations as false, attributes them to a small number of former staff, and says it will cooperate with any regulator inquiries.
• The Charity Commission confirms receipt of a serious incident report and says it is evaluating whether any regulatory action is required.
• The charity is restructuring with about 60 of roughly 200 roles at risk and several senior departures reported, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has had no formal ties since 2018.