CharitEpulse: 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.

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