"The regulator rejected Williamson's complaint and said the charity had been the victim of a baseless misinformation campaign that resulted in its staff and trustees receiving threats."
"Helen Earner, the director of regulatory services at the Charity Commission, said: In this case, concerns about the charity's work were fuelled by online misinformation, something charities are increasingly subject to and a concern for us as regulator."
"After examining the available evidence, we found the claims to be misleading and that the schools of sanctuary programme is within the charity's purposes and complies with our guidance on campaigning and political activity."
City of Sanctuary UK faced social media attacks over a migrant welcome project in schools, accused of encouraging children to send Valentine's Day cards to asylum seekers. A formal complaint by MP Gavin Williamson claimed the charity acted inappropriately. However, a regulatory finding cleared the charity, stating the allegations were baseless and fueled by misinformation. The Charity Commission confirmed the charity's activities complied with guidelines, highlighting concerns over the impact of online misinformation on charities.
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