Fraud, banking woes, and leadership changes
In this episode of CharitEpulse, the trio discuss:
- Gift Aid fraud case: Two sisters have been jailed for embezzling nearly half a million pounds in Gift Aid over six years while allegedly volunteering for a charity.
- Banking woes for charities: A report by the Civil Society group reveals 92% of charities encountered banking problems in the past two years, ranging from difficulties in updating mandates to a lack of understanding from bank staff.
- Captain Tom Foundation inquiry:The Charity Commission’s two-year investigation has uncovered unauthorised trustee benefits and fraudulent misrepresentation within the Captain Tom Foundation.
- Charity Commission changes: Orlando Fraser, chair of the Charity Commission, will step down in April. The search for a suitable successor is now underway.
Listen time: 19 minutes
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Speakers
Charles Mesquita
Charities Director
Catherine Rustomji
Partner at Shakespeare Martineau
James Saunders
Partner at Moore Kingston SmithSubscribe to trustEnews
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