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Charity Commission Probes CGLI's £200M Sale and Bonuses

1/10/2026

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The Charity Commission is investigating City & Guilds London Institute (CGLI) over sale of training and awards operation to PeopleCert.
Concerns have arisen about million-pound executive bonuses after privatization, including £1.7 million for CEO Kirstie Donnelly.
CGLI trustees defended the sale as necessary for the charity's long-term health and said they did not participate in post-sale remuneration discussions.
Proceeds from the sale are estimated between £180 million and £200 million.

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Story summary

The Charity Commission is investigating City & Guilds London Institute (CGLI) over sale of training and awards operation to PeopleCert.
Concerns have arisen about million-pound executive bonuses after privatization, including £1.7 million for CEO Kirstie Donnelly.
CGLI trustees defended the sale as necessary for the charity's long-term health and said they did not participate in post-sale remuneration discussions.
Proceeds from the sale are estimated between £180 million and £200 million.