Yet the Charities Services says these allegations from dozens of former Glorivale members are not “oppressive” enough for it to investigate. Stuff earlier revealed the Gloriavale Leavers Support Trust met with Charities Services last December and presented a letter signed by 35 recent Gloriavale leavers asking the agency to open another investigation. The letter, seen by Stuff, said the trust’s letter was subject to “robust consideration” by senior Charities Services staff. JOHN BISSET/STUFF Former Gloriavale members tell their stories at the Unmasking Gloriavale fundraiser at Timaru's SBS Events Centre on Thursday evening. “Charities Services initiates investigations into registered charities when we become aware of breaches of the Charities Act 2005.

Source: Stuff September 07, 2020 06:11 UTC