David Holdsworth, chief executive of the Charity Commission, has
issued a statement in response to attacks on ambulances run by
registered charity, Hatzola Northwest Trust.
Chief executive of the Charity Commission, David
Holdsworth, said:
Our thoughts are with those affected by the horrendous attacks in
North London.
Such cowardly violence committed against those serving their
community represents an attack on all of us: on the very meaning
of charity, and on the respect, tolerance and community that are
the hallmarks of the best of British society.
The Commission stands with the Jewish community and the
organisations that work to keep Jewish people in this country
safe.
When charities representing different parts of our society are
increasingly victims of vilification and violence, it is for
all of us to speak out and stand with those being attacked.
Charities always have been and are our greatest assets in
tackling hatred, building stronger communities and a better
society.
We have offered support and assistance to the leaders of Hatzola
Northwest Trust, the charity which runs the ambulance service,
and will do what we can to support them in continuing the
charity's life-saving work.
ENDS
Notes for editors:
- The Charity Commission is the independent, non-ministerial
government department that registers and regulates charities in
England and Wales. Its ambition is to be an expert regulator that
is fair, balanced, and independent so that charity can thrive.
This ambition will help to create and sustain an environment
where charities further build public trust and ultimately
fulfil their essential role in enhancing lives and strengthening
society. Read further information
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