Student organisation UCCF has suspended two of its top staff members.
A statement from the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship said: ‘On 22 December the Trust Board of UCCF took the decision to commence a formal investigation into various allegations.
‘After careful consideration the board concluded it was appropriate and would assist with the integrity of the investigation to suspend two staff members, Richard Cunningham (National Director) and Tim Rudge (Field Director), whilst a formal independent investigation is undertaken to establish the facts.
‘Our intention is to appoint legal counsel with expertise in employment and workplace practices to run the investigation. For the avoidance of doubt the allegations do not relate to matters of sexual misconduct.
‘Suspension is a normal practice in such circumstances and is not any indication of guilt. It is an important and Biblical principle not to prejudge the outcome of any process. We will provide a further update once the investigator is appointed and the remit has been formalised. Details of the scope and how the investigation will be run will be provided at that time.’
