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

The Story

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Captain Tom's Fundraising Journey and Controversies

This chapter explores Captain Tom's extraordinary fundraising efforts during COVID-19, which raised £39 million for NHS Charities Together. It critically addresses the establishment of the Captain Tom Foundation, focusing on concerns about financial management, compensation practices, and transparency issues. The chapter highlights the scrutiny from the Charity Commission regarding the ethical implications of the charity's leadership and their financial dealings.

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