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Oxfam GB Faces Crisis: CEO Dismissed Amid Trust Issues

12/17/2025

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Halima Begum, of Oxfam GB, was dismissed after an independent review reportedly cited serious conduct issues and an "irretrievable breakdown" of trust.
Trustee Balwant Singh alleges a coordinated effort to undermine Begum.
Oxfam GB faces a £16.3 million deficit and a significant drop in shop revenues.
Begum filed a grievance against former chair Charles Gurassa citing sexism and bullying, which remains unresolved.
Jan Oldfield will serve as acting chief executive.

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Story summary

Halima Begum, of Oxfam GB, was dismissed after an independent review reportedly cited serious conduct issues and an "irretrievable breakdown" of trust.
Trustee Balwant Singh alleges a coordinated effort to undermine Begum.
Oxfam GB faces a £16.3 million deficit and a significant drop in shop revenues.
Begum filed a grievance against former chair Charles Gurassa citing sexism and bullying, which remains unresolved.
Jan Oldfield will serve as acting chief executive.