CASES of children being sexually abused by charity workers are among a batch of 80 incidents reported to a watchdog in the past three weeks, it was revealed yesterday.

Non-profit organisations have told the Charity Commission about a wave of current and historical “serious” cases of people being harmed or put at risk of harm since February 12.

The reports, which span 26 charities, include allegations or incidents of sexual abuse of staff, volunteers and beneficiaries, including children, the commission said.