RNIB and subsidiary under investigation over abuse allegation

Charity’s head quits as watchdog begins inquiry into claim of ‘sexually abusive practice’ at residential centre for children

A major investigation into the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and one of its subsidiaries has been launched after an allegation of “sexually abusive practice” at a residential centre for children.

The charity’s chief executive, Sally Harvey, resigned as the Charity Commission began an inquiry into the Pears Centre for Specialist Learning near Coventry after several other serious incidents last year.

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