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The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Captain Sir Tom's daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore rebrands as TikTok ‘resilience coach'
Captain Tom Moore 's daughter has joined TikTok in a career switch following her misconduct in handling the charitable foundation set up in her father's name. Hannah Ingram-Moore, 54, has rebranded herself into a "resilience coach', dishing out advice under a series called 'Moore Moments' in a play on her and her dad's name. In one video posted on 24 June, she admitted that 'criticism and judgement' over 'the last few years have tested' her. She encouraged her followers to ignore naysayers and 'believe in yourself'. The family of the pandemic fundraiser, who made international headlines when he raised millions of pounds by walking lengths of his garden, have been embroiled in scandal due to the misuse of the funds in the Captain Tom Foundation.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Captain Tom probe did not dent trust in charities
Trust in charities remains relatively high despite an inquiry that found "mismanagement" of the Captain Tom Foundation by members of his family, a watchdog has Sir Tom became a household name during the first Covid-19 lockdown, raising £38.9m for NHS charities at his home in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire.A separate charity was created after he died - the Captain Tom Foundation - but a Charity Commission report found that trustee and daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband had misled the family previously said they would not appeal against the findings, but they "fundamentally disagree with the conclusions reached by the Charity Commission". The watchdog said despite strong public awareness of the investigation, annual research showed "overall trust in charities has not been impacted and has remained stable".It added the Captain Tom charity inquiry was one of the main reasons why people said they were aware of the commission, and could have increased positivity towards the watchdog. The millions raised by Sir Tom and donated to NHS Charities Together before the foundation was formed were not part of the commission's eyebrows were raised at the £1.47m book deal and an £18,000 awards ceremony appearance fee that were among the financial benefits Hannah and Colin Ingram-Moore enjoyed through their links to the Captain Tom Ingram-Moore maintained to the BBC that her father wanted the family to benefit from the book deal. The commission said its annual research showed people were more likely to trust a charity than banks, police and the ordinary person in the levels of trust in charities dipped slightly by 1% to 57% this year, while low levels of trust rose to 10% from 9% last year - although the commission said such small percentage changes were not statistically two thirds of people (64%) of those surveyed said they believed most of the money raised by charities went to the end cause, up 7% on the previous year.A commission spokesperson said: "Despite some high-profile examples of charity wrongdoing over the last year, these results suggest the public are well aware such instances are very rare."This points to the benefits all charities gain from effective, visible regulation, which gives the public confidence in supporting registered charities with their money and time."However, the proportion of people donating to or fundraising for charity fell from 62% in 2020 to 48% in 2024, the commission the same time, the percentage of people receiving help from charitable organisations rose from 3% to 9% over that four-year period. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Rhyl Journal
08-07-2025
- Rhyl Journal
Captain Tom Foundation probe has not impacted trust in charities, says watchdog
Despite strong public awareness of an investigation which found mismanagement in relation to the Captain Tom Foundation, the Charity Commission said 'overall trust in charities has not been impacted and has remained stable'. High levels of trust in charities dipped slightly by 1% to 57% this year, while low levels of trust rose to 10% from 9% last year, although the commission said such small percentage changes are not statistically significant and so levels are considered similar to last year. The daughter of pandemic fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore and her husband were accused of 'repeated' misconduct in a report published in November by the commission into the running of the foundation set up in his name. Sir Tom became a household name in the midst of Covid-19, raising millions for NHS charities by walking laps of his garden in lockdown. But separately, a £1.4 million book deal and an £18,000 awards ceremony appearance fee were among the financial benefits Hannah and Colin Ingram-Moore enjoyed through their family links to the Captain Tom Foundation. The millions raised by Sir Tom and donated to NHS Charities Together before the foundation was formed were not part of the commission's inquiry. The commission's report found a 'repeated pattern of behaviour' which saw Mr and Mrs Ingram-Moore make private gains and which the watchdog said will have left the public feeling 'misled'. But, in annual research, the commission said average trust in charities has remained consistently high since 2020, with greater levels of trust among the public for charities than for banks, police, social services, the ordinary person on the street, private companies, local councils, newspapers, MPs and Government ministers. Only doctors came out with a more favourable result, with 68% of the 4,092 people surveyed saying they had a high level of trust in the medical professionals. The Captain Tom charity investigation was one of the main reasons people said they were aware of the commission, and the regulator said its handling of that inquiry appeared to have increased positivity towards the watchdog. In its report, it stated: 'While there have been high levels of awareness of the Captain Tom Foundation, overall trust in charities has not been impacted and has remained stable, maybe due to how the Charity Commission have handled the investigation. 'Focus group participants were balanced in their views, as while actions of high-profile charities could impact their trust, there was also a sense that it wasn't fair to question all charities due to the actions of a few.' Earlier this year a foundation spokesperson revealed the family had demanded Sir Tom's name be removed from the charity, changing it from the Captain Tom Foundation to the 1189808 Foundation, reflecting the organisation's charity number. A commission spokesperson said: 'Despite some high-profile examples of charity wrongdoing over the last year, these results suggest the public are well aware such instances are very rare. 'This points to the benefits all charities gain from effective, visible regulation, which gives the public confidence in supporting registered charities with their money and time.' Mrs Ingram-Moore previously said she is 'sorry they (people) feel misled', telling the BBC in March: 'There was never any intent to mislead. And if there was any misleading, it wasn't our doing.' Overall, almost two thirds of people (64%) of those surveyed said they believed most of the money raised by charities goes to the end cause, up 7% on the previous year. The commission's annual survey also showed that the proportion of people getting food, medical or financial support from charitable organisations has increased in recent years, from 3% in 2020 to 9%. In this same period, the proportion of people donating to or fundraising for charity fell from 62% to 48%, with the commission noting that 'households have felt the pinch'. The proportion had already fallen below half last year, dipping to 47%. The survey findings also suggested charities campaigning on issues either makes people more likely to support the organisation or makes no difference. Charity Commission chief executive David Holdsworth said: 'The data paints both a challenging picture and a hopeful one – showing a sector that continues to be a bedrock of support and community for people across the country as well as overseas, despite navigating unprecedented demand in an increasingly unstable global landscape.'
South Wales Guardian
08-07-2025
- South Wales Guardian
Captain Tom Foundation probe has not impacted trust in charities, says watchdog
Despite strong public awareness of an investigation which found mismanagement in relation to the Captain Tom Foundation, the Charity Commission said 'overall trust in charities has not been impacted and has remained stable'. High levels of trust in charities dipped slightly by 1% to 57% this year, while low levels of trust rose to 10% from 9% last year, although the commission said such small percentage changes are not statistically significant and so levels are considered similar to last year. The daughter of pandemic fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore and her husband were accused of 'repeated' misconduct in a report published in November by the commission into the running of the foundation set up in his name. Sir Tom became a household name in the midst of Covid-19, raising millions for NHS charities by walking laps of his garden in lockdown. But separately, a £1.4 million book deal and an £18,000 awards ceremony appearance fee were among the financial benefits Hannah and Colin Ingram-Moore enjoyed through their family links to the Captain Tom Foundation. The millions raised by Sir Tom and donated to NHS Charities Together before the foundation was formed were not part of the commission's inquiry. The commission's report found a 'repeated pattern of behaviour' which saw Mr and Mrs Ingram-Moore make private gains and which the watchdog said will have left the public feeling 'misled'. But, in annual research, the commission said average trust in charities has remained consistently high since 2020, with greater levels of trust among the public for charities than for banks, police, social services, the ordinary person on the street, private companies, local councils, newspapers, MPs and Government ministers. Only doctors came out with a more favourable result, with 68% of the 4,092 people surveyed saying they had a high level of trust in the medical professionals. The Captain Tom charity investigation was one of the main reasons people said they were aware of the commission, and the regulator said its handling of that inquiry appeared to have increased positivity towards the watchdog. In its report, it stated: 'While there have been high levels of awareness of the Captain Tom Foundation, overall trust in charities has not been impacted and has remained stable, maybe due to how the Charity Commission have handled the investigation. 'Focus group participants were balanced in their views, as while actions of high-profile charities could impact their trust, there was also a sense that it wasn't fair to question all charities due to the actions of a few.' Earlier this year a foundation spokesperson revealed the family had demanded Sir Tom's name be removed from the charity, changing it from the Captain Tom Foundation to the 1189808 Foundation, reflecting the organisation's charity number. A commission spokesperson said: 'Despite some high-profile examples of charity wrongdoing over the last year, these results suggest the public are well aware such instances are very rare. 'This points to the benefits all charities gain from effective, visible regulation, which gives the public confidence in supporting registered charities with their money and time.' Mrs Ingram-Moore previously said she is 'sorry they (people) feel misled', telling the BBC in March: 'There was never any intent to mislead. And if there was any misleading, it wasn't our doing.' Overall, almost two thirds of people (64%) of those surveyed said they believed most of the money raised by charities goes to the end cause, up 7% on the previous year. The commission's annual survey also showed that the proportion of people getting food, medical or financial support from charitable organisations has increased in recent years, from 3% in 2020 to 9%. In this same period, the proportion of people donating to or fundraising for charity fell from 62% to 48%, with the commission noting that 'households have felt the pinch'. The proportion had already fallen below half last year, dipping to 47%. The survey findings also suggested charities campaigning on issues either makes people more likely to support the organisation or makes no difference. Charity Commission chief executive David Holdsworth said: 'The data paints both a challenging picture and a hopeful one – showing a sector that continues to be a bedrock of support and community for people across the country as well as overseas, despite navigating unprecedented demand in an increasingly unstable global landscape.'
North Wales Chronicle
08-07-2025
- North Wales Chronicle
Captain Tom Foundation probe has not impacted trust in charities, says watchdog
Despite strong public awareness of an investigation which found mismanagement in relation to the Captain Tom Foundation, the Charity Commission said 'overall trust in charities has not been impacted and has remained stable'. High levels of trust in charities dipped slightly by 1% to 57% this year, while low levels of trust rose to 10% from 9% last year, although the commission said such small percentage changes are not statistically significant and so levels are considered similar to last year. The daughter of pandemic fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore and her husband were accused of 'repeated' misconduct in a report published in November by the commission into the running of the foundation set up in his name. Sir Tom became a household name in the midst of Covid-19, raising millions for NHS charities by walking laps of his garden in lockdown. But separately, a £1.4 million book deal and an £18,000 awards ceremony appearance fee were among the financial benefits Hannah and Colin Ingram-Moore enjoyed through their family links to the Captain Tom Foundation. The millions raised by Sir Tom and donated to NHS Charities Together before the foundation was formed were not part of the commission's inquiry. The commission's report found a 'repeated pattern of behaviour' which saw Mr and Mrs Ingram-Moore make private gains and which the watchdog said will have left the public feeling 'misled'. But, in annual research, the commission said average trust in charities has remained consistently high since 2020, with greater levels of trust among the public for charities than for banks, police, social services, the ordinary person on the street, private companies, local councils, newspapers, MPs and Government ministers. Only doctors came out with a more favourable result, with 68% of the 4,092 people surveyed saying they had a high level of trust in the medical professionals. The Captain Tom charity investigation was one of the main reasons people said they were aware of the commission, and the regulator said its handling of that inquiry appeared to have increased positivity towards the watchdog. In its report, it stated: 'While there have been high levels of awareness of the Captain Tom Foundation, overall trust in charities has not been impacted and has remained stable, maybe due to how the Charity Commission have handled the investigation. 'Focus group participants were balanced in their views, as while actions of high-profile charities could impact their trust, there was also a sense that it wasn't fair to question all charities due to the actions of a few.' Earlier this year a foundation spokesperson revealed the family had demanded Sir Tom's name be removed from the charity, changing it from the Captain Tom Foundation to the 1189808 Foundation, reflecting the organisation's charity number. A commission spokesperson said: 'Despite some high-profile examples of charity wrongdoing over the last year, these results suggest the public are well aware such instances are very rare. 'This points to the benefits all charities gain from effective, visible regulation, which gives the public confidence in supporting registered charities with their money and time.' Mrs Ingram-Moore previously said she is 'sorry they (people) feel misled', telling the BBC in March: 'There was never any intent to mislead. And if there was any misleading, it wasn't our doing.' Overall, almost two thirds of people (64%) of those surveyed said they believed most of the money raised by charities goes to the end cause, up 7% on the previous year. The commission's annual survey also showed that the proportion of people getting food, medical or financial support from charitable organisations has increased in recent years, from 3% in 2020 to 9%. In this same period, the proportion of people donating to or fundraising for charity fell from 62% to 48%, with the commission noting that 'households have felt the pinch'. The proportion had already fallen below half last year, dipping to 47%. The survey findings also suggested charities campaigning on issues either makes people more likely to support the organisation or makes no difference. Charity Commission chief executive David Holdsworth said: 'The data paints both a challenging picture and a hopeful one – showing a sector that continues to be a bedrock of support and community for people across the country as well as overseas, despite navigating unprecedented demand in an increasingly unstable global landscape.'
