The Charity Commission, the regulator for charities in England and Wales, has initiated a statutory inquiry into Merseycare Transport Services Ltd (registered charity number 1133408). The inquiry, which began on 26 June 2026, focuses on governance and financial management concerns within the Wirral-based charity.
The charity was founded to offer community transport and related training to individuals in Merseyside and nearby regions who require such services due to age, sickness, disability, poverty, or inadequate public transport. The Commission has identified issues including an apparent shortage of trustees, which breaches the charity's governing document, and a failure to comply with statutory accounting requirements. There are also concerns that some expenditure may not align with the charity's stated objectives.
The inquiry will investigate whether trustees have fulfilled their legal duties regarding the charity's administration, governance, and management. This includes examining if funds have been used solely for the charity's objects, if financial controls are adequate, and if any inaccurate information has been submitted to the Commission. The inquiry will also look into potential misconduct, mismanagement, or misappropriation of charitable funds.