November 21st 2024.
Hannah Ingram-Moore and her family have recently come under fire for their involvement with a charity set up in the late Captain Sir Tom Moore's name. The family has been quick to defend their actions and speak out against the report released by the Charity Commission, calling it "unjust and excessive". They have also emphasized that they have never personally benefited from public donations made in honor of Captain Tom.
In a statement, the Ingram-Moores expressed the toll that the two-year investigation has taken on their family, both physically and emotionally. They also accused the watchdog of having a predetermined agenda and unfairly tarnishing their name. The 30-page report cited "significant personal benefit" gained by the family from the Captain Tom Foundation, but the family maintains that there has been no misappropriation of funds or unauthorized payments from the charity's bank account.
Hannah Ingram-Moore, Captain Tom's daughter, has also faced online trolling in regards to her family's charitable and business endeavors. The family responded stating that "true accountability demands transparency, not selective storytelling". They want the public to know that they have never taken a penny from public donations and remain dedicated to upholding Captain Tom's legacy.
The Ingram-Moores also clarified that during Captain Tom's famous fundraiser for NHS charities, they did not personally benefit from any of the donations. The family expressed their disappointment at the thought that people might believe otherwise. The Captain Tom Foundation was created to spread the kindness and generosity shown by the late veteran to a wide range of causes, and the family is committed to continuing this mission.
The report also mentioned a book deal that implied donations would be made to the Captain Tom Foundation. However, the Charity Commission found that none of the almost £1.5 million advance from the deal had been given to the foundation. The Ingram-Moores, who are directors of the company that received the advance, clarified that the money was not intended for the charity. They also spoke out against the breach of privacy caused by the public disclosure of a private book deal.
The family also addressed concerns about the privacy of others, public figures or otherwise, in light of the public release of their confidential contract with the publisher. They reiterated that Captain Tom had the right to decide what to do with the fee he received and that significant portions of the book deal's profits were used to support the Captain Tom Foundation.
In the midst of this controversy, the family is also facing financial challenges, with Captain Tom's daughter's company registering a £160,000 drop in its coffers and the charity taking a £1,000,000 hit to its income. Despite these challenges, the Ingram-Moore family remains dedicated to upholding Captain Tom's legacy and spreading kindness and generosity in his name. They also expressed their gratitude for all the support they have received and encouraged others to share their stories with them.
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