In this episode of CharitEpulse, the trio discuss:

• The Aspinall Foundation inquiry: The son of the founder was suspended following allegations of misusing charitable funds for personal luxuries.
• Charity Commission class inquiry: Investigation into 105 charities that cashed cheques worth £22 million between December 2021 and March 2023. Raising concerns about financial oversight and the appropriate use of funds.
• Celebrity plumber's social enterprise (CIC): Was found by the fundraising regulator to have misled donors, breaching eight provisions of the fundraising code.
• Sight loss charity scandal: Trustees of a sight loss charity were disqualified after the organisation was used as a front for criminal activity.

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