2026-06-169 min readBy Kavya (Senior Governance and Education Correspondent)Download AppJoin Telegram
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City & Guilds Bonus Scandal Deepens as Investigation Finds Executives Awarded Themselves Millions Without Approval
The findings have intensified scrutiny of governance practices following the £166 million sale of City & Guilds.
Executive Summary
An internal investigation into the £166 million sale of City & Guilds has concluded that two senior executives authorized millions of pounds in bonuses and salary increases without proper approval. The findings have triggered regulatory scrutiny, a Charity Commission inquiry, and efforts to recover bonus payments, raising wider questions about governance standards in the education and charity sectors.
Key Takeaways
- ✓An internal investigation found that senior executives allegedly awarded themselves millions in bonuses without authorization.
- ✓Nearly £5 million in bonus payments were distributed following the sale of City & Guilds.
- ✓Executive salaries increased substantially after the privatization transaction.
- ✓The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry.
- ✓PeopleCert intends to pursue recovery of executive bonus payments.
- ✓The executives deny wrongdoing and plan to challenge the allegations.
- ✓The controversy raises broader governance concerns across the education and charity sectors.
- ✓The outcome could influence future standards for executive compensation and organizational accountability.
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