Oh dear. We all remember Captain Tom, KBE, beloved national icon and centenarian philanthropist. In the depths of Covid, the second world war veteran raised Britain’s spirits with his 100 laps of his back garden to raise oodles of cash for the NHS. But now the charity set up in Moore’s memory could be in a bit of a jam. For the foundation is facing a formal inquiry into its set up following concerns about the way in which it is spending its funds. Whoops!
Earlier this year the Charity Commission started probing the foundation amid concerns about the way it is governed. But now that has escalated into a full inquiry after fresh evidence emerged of potentially serious misconduct. An investigation is set to examine concerns that a private company controlled by Captain Tom’s daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore, and her husband, Colin, potentially profited by trademarking the ‘Captain Tom’ brand without objection from the foundation.
It will also look into allegations of mismanagement in the foundation’s administration and whether it had complied with charity law. There are also concerns about the handling of potential conflicts of interest with companies connected to the Ingram-Moore family. Last year the Charity Commission revealed it had stepped in to prevent Moore’s daughter from being appointed as its chief executive on a six-figure salary.
Today’s Guardian dryly notes how Moore’s daughter describes herself on her website:
Hannah Ingram-Moore is more than just the daughter of Captain Sir Tom Moore. She is a successful business woman, a mother and a leader in every field. A business owner, an ambassador for gender equality in business and a mentor to a new generation of women aspiring for business success. No matter what she puts her hand to, Hannah always looks to give back. Her father’s philanthropic spirit lives on through her, as she continues his legacy through the Captain Tom Foundation and other causes that she devotes her time to, in aid of spreading hope and inspiration to all.
Good to see that humility runs in the family…
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