The charity set up to deliver Thomas Heatherwick's £185 million Garden Bridge has acted legally and responsibly, according to a formal inquiry called for by London mayor Sadiq Khan.
The review ? launched following a series of complaints about the project's procurement and finances ? found that the Garden Bridge Trust is "operating in compliance with charity law" and has "proper financial controls in place".
"We have been able to offer public assurance that the Garden Bridge Trust is meeting its obligations as a registered charity," said David Holdsworth of the Charity Commission, which conducted the investigation.
Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, the 367-metre-long Garden Bridge is proposed across London's River Thames The report also lauded the role of the charity's trustees for providing "strategic leadership" and "robust and informed decision making".
"This case shows that high-profile charities can attract considerable public scrutiny, and the public rightly expect charities to be transparent and accountable," said Holdsworth.
"Having trustees in place with the right skills and experience is crucial for a charity to operate effectively."
The 367-metre-long bridge is proposed across London's River Thames, featuring full-size trees and planting beds on its deck.
It is currently expected to cost £185 million, with £60 million coming from the government. Almost £40 million of that h...