24 Nov 2024
26m

A Very British Scandal: How Captain Tom's charity got caught up in controversy [REPLAY]

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The Story

This podcast delves into the controversy surrounding the Captain Tom Foundation, established by Captain Tom Moore, who famously raised £39 million for the NHS. However, investigations have uncovered troubling financial practices involving his daughter and son-in-law. They received payments from the charity, and a company they owned profited from Captain Tom's name and image, sparking concerns about potential misuse of funds, despite their claims of no personal benefit. As a result, the charity has stopped accepting donations, and the Charity Commission is still investigating the full scope of the misconduct.

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