Charity Commission open inquiry into Christian Charity

​Barnabas Aid, a Christian charity dedicated to supporting persecuted Christians worldwide, is under scrutiny as the Charity Commission has initiated a statutory inquiry following serious allegations of financial misconduct involving the charity's CEO, Noel Frost.

The investigation has brought to light a series of controversies, including claims that Frost, 47, misused company credit cards for personal expenses such as flights to Las Vegas, bicycles, and electronics. Additionally, he is accused of transferring over £130,000 into accounts linked to him personally—allegations he denies, stating that the flight expenses were incurred by mistake and disputing the claims of personal transfers.

The revelations have not only tarnished the reputation of the charity but also led to significant internal strife, resulting in the suspension of three founding members. The controversy extends beyond financial issues, with accusations of a "toxic culture" within the organization under the leadership of its founder, Rev Dr. Patrick Sookhdeo.

​An interim report from a law firm conducting an independent investigation into Barnabas Aid's operations disclosed Frost's past, revealing that he had been struck off as a solicitor in South Africa for defrauding clients, a fact that surfaced shortly before his appointment as CEO.