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Charity Commission Probes City & Guilds' £166M Sale and Bonuses

4/20/2026

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The Charity Commission opened an inquiry into City & Guilds on January 9, 2026.
This follows City & Guilds' sale of its training and accreditation business to PeopleCert for £166 million.
Internal documents show plans for job cuts and executive bonuses, including £1.7 million for City & Guilds Chief Executive Kirstie Donnelly.
The inquiry aims to clarify these financial decisions and their implications for vocational training in the UK.

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The Charity Commission opened an inquiry into City & Guilds on January 9, 2026.
This follows City & Guilds' sale of its training and accreditation business to PeopleCert for £166 million.
Internal documents show plans for job cuts and executive bonuses, including £1.7 million for City & Guilds Chief Executive Kirstie Donnelly.
The inquiry aims to clarify these financial decisions and their implications for vocational training in the UK.