The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has today (21 October 2025) published an inquiry report regarding the suspension of Norman Armstrong as a charity trustee of Free Wheel North (SCO39789).

As a result of our inquiries, it appears to OSCR that Norman Armstrong, being concerned in the management and control of the charity, has been responsible for and contributed to the misconduct in the administration of the charity.

OSCR has suspended Mr Armstrong as a trustee of the charity due to:

• Inappropriate use of charity funds
• Ongoing disputes with other charity trustees
• Decision to proceed with the AGM on 1 May 2025

Read the inquiry report with full details of the suspension here: Free Wheel North Inquiry Report - Suspension of Norman Armstrong

This follows on from OSCR’s earlier inquiry report into Free Wheel North, which was originally published on 23 July 2025 and was updated on 14 and 21 October 2025. In this inquiry report, OSCR issued a direction to the charity to hold a competent Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), and it was updated in response to queries OSCR has received regarding recent membership appointments. The report can be viewed here: Free Wheel North Inquiry Report – October 2025

OSCR’s inquiries into the charity are ongoing.