Charity Commission complaint regarding Gendered Intelligence, Stonewall and GIRES and puberty blockers
CRM:0049558
9th July 2024
Dear Orlando
THE GENDER IDENTITY RESEARCH EDUCATION SOCIETY : 1068137
STONEWALL EQUALITY LIMITED 1101255
GENDERED INTELLIGENCE 1182558
Thank you for your email of 24 April regarding the 3 charities named above. This email is also in response to your emails of 10 May sent to my colleagues in Customer Service team regarding Young Minds Trust and NSPCC. The additional information you provided in your emails of 10 May relate specifically to The Gender Identity Research Education Society so have been considered with your other correspondence about this charity.
I am sorry for the delay in responding.
We understand you are concerned about the charities and appreciate you sending us information. You have raised a concern that the charities may not be acting in accordance with updated NHS guidelines, specifically in relation to issues of gender identity and gender dysphoria. We note that you have contacted the NHS directly regarding your concerns about The Gender Identity Research Education Society.
Our decision
We have carefully reviewed all the information you sent us.
As you may be aware, the Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People (‘The Cass Review’) commissioned by NHS England and NHS Improvement in Autumn 2020 published its final report in April 2024. The Cass Review set out its recommendations on a range of issues which affect children and young people who are questioning their gender identity or experiencing gender dysphoria. This has resulted in changes to NHS guidelines, in particular with regard to the clinical approach to care and support.
It is not for the Commission to determine whether information issued and published by charities is correct. We have decided that on this occasion the best way forward is to provide the trustees with regulatory advice and guidance about ensuring that they have regard to the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Cass Review and ensuring that they have reviewed their charity’s literature, website and guidance in light of them.
Please note it is not the Commission’s practice to keep those who raise concerns informed or updated.
How we make our decisions
When making our decisions, we consider the issue and look at the risk to anyone who comes into contact with the charity, along with the risk to the charity itself. It’s important that we consider the likely impact of our involvement, so we can make a fair and balanced decision about whether to act. All decisions are made following the principles set out in the Charity Commission Regulatory and Risk Framework.
Yours sincerely
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Intelligence Assessment Manager