Charity Report Reveals Misconduct by Captain Tom's Family

Hannah Ingram-Moore, the daughter of NHS fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore, faces serious allegations after a Charity Commission report indicated she and her husband Colin misled supporters of the Captain Tom Foundation, pocketing around £1.5 million without benefiting the charity. The report highlighted their substantial personal gain from book deals, including a £1.4 million advance for Captain Tom's autobiography, which they did not share with the charity despite expectations. Additionally, the couple reportedly misused the foundation's name in connection with a luxury spa construction at their home and made disingenuous claims about their compensation as trustees. The Commission condemned their actions as misconduct, noting the public's reasonable expectation that proceeds from merchandise and book sales would support the foundation, which only received minimal contributions. Ingram-Moore's claims of personal fees for events were also scrutinized, with the watchdog asserting that funds should have been allocated to the charity. The revelations have cast a shadow over Captain Tom’s legacy, who famously raised nearly £39 million for NHS charities during the pandemic.