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A Very British Scandal: How Captain Tom's charity got caught up in controversy
Nov 6, 2023
In this podcast, James Beal, Social Affairs Editor at The Times, discusses the controversies surrounding Captain Tom's charity. Topics include financial involvement, unauthorized spa, allocation of book funds, and the uncertain future of the Captain Tom Foundation.
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- The Captain Tom Foundation faced scrutiny for the allocation of funds and payments to family-owned companies.
- The investigation into the relationship between the foundation and Club Nook raised concerns of trademark profiting and unauthorized construction projects.
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The Rise of Captain Tom
In April 2020, Captain Tom Moore, a 99-year-old man, raised £39 million for the NHS by doing 100 laps of his garden. His story captivated the nation, leading to a number one hit single, military fly-pasts, and a knighthood. The money raised went directly to NHS charities together, with no questions about its use.
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