Captain Tom Moore Foundation investigated by Charity Commission over management concerns

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The Captain Tom Foundation is being investigated over concerns about the charity's management and independence from the late veteran's family. Charity Commission opened a case into the charity in March 2021, just a month after Sir Tom's passing. Sir Tom was propelled into the limelight during the COVID pandemic after walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday in April 2020.

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Inquiry begins into Captain Tom Foundation

The charity watchdog says it is concerned about the foundation's independence from a business connected to the family,

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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Reuters

UK watchdog investigates Captain Tom charity

LONDON - Britain's charity watchdog said on Thursday it had launched an investigation into the foundation set up in honour of record-breaking fundraiser Captain Tom Moore who raised millions during the coronavirus pandemic. World War Two veteran Moore became a national hero and made headlines globally after raising 38.9 million pounds ($53 million) for the National Health Service by

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The Guardian

Family of Captain Sir Tom Moore face formal inquiry into charity setup

Charity Commission to investigate concerns family personally profited from charity set up in veteran’s name

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Charity Commission launches inquiry into Captain Tom Foundation

The commission said the money raised for the NHS by Captain Sir Tom Moore is not part of the inquiry.

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

UK watchdog investigates Captain Tom charity

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's charity watchdog said on Thursday it had launched an investigation into the foundation set up in honour of record-breaking fundraiser Captain Tom Moore who raised millions during the coronavirus pandemic. Read full story

1 month ago·Malaysia

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