The charities watchdog is investigating “safeguarding and governance concerns” at a Newcastle cinema where staff have complained that their allegations of sexual abuse and harassment were not taken seriously.
More than 140 current and former employees signed a letter last month demanding a change in workplace culture at the Tyneside Cinema after serious allegations against serving staff were made public on social media.
The independent cinema, which operates as a charity, was founded by the great uncle of the Oscar winner Sir Ridley Scott and has been at the heart of Tyneside’s cultural scene for more than 80 years.