The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services (MPSDFS) has clarified that there is currently no active financial relationship with the Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross Society (TTRCS).

A statement from the Ministry on Tuesday stated that it had taken note of recent media reports concerning financial matters related to the TTRCS and explained that there was no such relationship with the body.

“This position arises from outstanding compliance requirements, specifically the timely submission of audited financial statements.”

The Ministry acknowledged that the TTRCS is in the process of updating its records and has since submitted audited statements for the period 2019–2022.

“Upon full compliance, the Ministry will undertake an assessment of the organisation, guided by established monitoring and evaluation procedures to determine any future funding considerations.”

The Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services reiterated that both entities remain committed to their shared mandate of supporting the most vulnerable members of society, a commitment reaffirmed during meetings held earlier this year.