Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust had made six-figure donations to Cage . But links with the campaign group prompted outrage from Westminster . The Mail highlighted criticism of Cage and its statements about Jihadi John . In a statement released on Monday, it said that while it was not involved in funding Cage, it did support charities working against extremism and terrorism. Officials at Charity Commission threatened an inquiry into its leadership if it refused to give ‘ unequivocal assurances ’ it would withdraw funding .
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust had made six-figure donations to Cage . But links with the campaign group prompted outrage from Westminster . The Mail highlighted criticism of Cage and its statements about Jihadi John . The Rowntree trust has now reluctantly agreed to stop bankrolling Cage . Officials at Charity Commission threatened an inquiry into its leadership if it refused to give ‘ unequivocal assurances ’ it would withdraw funding .