July 3rd 2024.
Colin Ingram-Moore, pictured on the left, can be seen in a heartwarming photo alongside Captain Sir Tom Moore, who stands in the center, and Hannah Ingram Moore, second from the right. Unfortunately, it has been revealed that Hannah, Captain Tom's daughter, and her husband have been disqualified from being charity trustees. This decision, made by the Charity Commission, has been met with strong disagreement from the family.
In a statement, the family expressed their fundamental disagreement with the Commission's decision. They also shared their distress over the length of the investigation, which has been ongoing for three years. This ordeal has been incredibly difficult for the family, causing them great pain and hindering their ability to move on with their lives. They also expressed concern that the Commission's process has become a relentless pursuit, causing them constant fear and mental anguish.
It is important to note that the disqualification orders do not state that Hannah Ingram-Moore or Colin Ingram-Moore misused any funds from the charity, including public donations. The family maintains that they have never accessed or made any payments from the charity's bank account. In fact, independent trustees have always had full control over the charity's finances since its inception. Despite these facts, the family strongly disagrees with the Commission's conclusions.
The Charity Commission opened a statutory inquiry into The Captain Tom Foundation in 2022, following concerns about the charity's management in the previous year. One of the concerns raised was the charity's independence from the family's businesses. The foundation was established on 5 June 2020, after Captain Tom's incredible fundraising efforts during the pandemic. His goal of walking 100 laps of his garden by his 100th birthday on 30 April 2020 inspired the nation and raised an impressive £38 million for NHS charities.
The foundation was registered as a grant-making charity with a focus on public health and wellbeing. Helen Stephenson, CEO of the Charity Commission, shared that the decision to open an inquiry was not made lightly, but their concerns had grown to the point where a formal investigation was necessary. She also highlighted the importance of protecting public trust in charities and ensuring that people feel confident in supporting good causes.
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