National Trust members launch campaign against charity’s ‘woke agenda’

Chartwell, Kent Chartwell’s land has history dating back to the 14th century and it is thought to have been built on as early as the 16th century, with Historic England noting that some of the Tudor brickwork is still visible on external walls.  Chartwell, now a Grade I listed building, became the family home of … Read more

Camila Batmanghelidjh brushed off warnings about Kids Company charity’s financial woes

Kids Company boss ‘bullied her staff and ignored cash crisis’: Camila Batmanghelidjh brushed off warnings about charity’s financial woes and boasted of ‘special relationship’ with HMRC, court hears Camila Batmanghelidjh said to have begged David Cameron to bail out charity She boasted ‘special relationship’ with HMRC which meant tax bill not be paid The allegations … Read more

Help For Heroes will make 90 staff redundant after charity’s income dropped during Covid pandemic

Help for Heroes have announced that 142 of its staff roles are at risk of redundancy after its income has plummeted by almost a third during the coronavirus pandemic. The military charity, which supports war veterans and their families, announced on Wednesday that it is forced to undergo a ‘major restructure’ to protect its services … Read more

Having a royal patron brings no noticeable boost to a charity’s income, study finds

NOT the King’s Ransom! Having a royal patron brings no noticeable boost to a charity’s income, study finds Study ‘could not find any evidence Royal patrons increase a charity’s revenue’ Most of the charities surveyed had no public engagements with royals last year  Giving Evidence suggests charities are chosen on history and location in cases   … Read more

Three bears face more suffering in Armenian holiday complex as animal charity’s rescue bid fails 

Three bears face more suffering in Armenian holiday complex as British animal charity’s rescue bid fails Bears stuck in a cage in Armenian holiday resort come within hours of freedom British animal charity says owner ‘suddenly changed his mind’ on freeing bears Animal charity workers say the bears are psychologically damaged in enclosure By Joseph … Read more