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SlayPantaloonsSlay · 21/11/2024 07:08

don’t think they probably anticipated that the initial walking round the garden thing would become such a massive fundraiser

the daughter was a leader in PR with connections in the cabinet - they probably did.

LaPalmaLlama · 21/11/2024 07:06

mids2019 · 21/11/2024 06:23

Was Captain Tom manipulated by his family to do his charity walk? The family obviously had contacts that allowed current serving members of the armed forces to be present.?

It just seems the worst kind of greed.

I don’t think they probably anticipated that the initial walking round the garden thing would become such a massive fundraiser but when it did they also assumed that “captain Tom fever” would have a longer shelf life than it did and so figured they’d cash in on a “sequel”. I think they imagined they’d have this huge foundation with millions in income from which they could draw big salaries and that just didn’t happen so their pilfering was extremely evident- things like being paid a salary to represent the foundation but then taking personal
appearance fees to represent the foundation. The planning thing was farcical. They deserve the flack they are copping and more.

ThianWinter · 21/11/2024 07:00

Sheer greed, coupled with lack of morals and blatant dishonesty. They have tainted Captain Tom's name for ever. He will never be thought of as that benevolent old man, walking round his garden to raise money for the NHS, he'll be remembered for his scrounging family.

Phase2 · 21/11/2024 06:56

It's greed isn't it. First a desire for a bit of fame by contacting the local papers and then more wide recognition. Not enough to get the added extras (Barbados GrinConfused) but obviously like a pp said couldn't resist the £££ looming.

LaPalmaLlama · 21/11/2024 06:46

Frostycottagegarden · 21/11/2024 06:21

I actually didn't give them a penny at the time, because it felt off.

The original appeal that raised £38m was all legitimate. There’s no question that that all went to NHS charities. It’s the foundation that was set up afterwards that was dodgy.

ChocolateTelephone · 21/11/2024 06:43

They are horrors. Greedy, deceitful, manipulative graspers who exploited the good faith and generosity of people genuinely moved by the sincerity and effort of their father/FIL in order to fund luxuries well beyond the reach of the people the charity was intended to help. Shameless, wicked, unforgivable greed.

Userxyd · 21/11/2024 06:33

Ugh it's all so seedy especially when they were wealthy to start with. The BBC article says:

Mr Holdsworth urged the Ingram-Moores to "follow through on the commitment that was made and donate a substantial amount to the charity".

I guess we'll see what they value more- piles of cash or their reputation 😕

mids2019 · 21/11/2024 06:23

Was Captain Tom manipulated by his family to do his charity walk? The family obviously had contacts that allowed current serving members of the armed forces to be present.?

It just seems the worst kind of greed.

Frostycottagegarden · 21/11/2024 06:21

I actually didn't give them a penny at the time, because it felt off.

roastiepotato · 21/11/2024 06:16

The sad thing is that Captain Tom's name is now linked to the whole scandal rather than his walking in his garden and getting money for ipads for dying patients and treats for nurses

mids2019 · 21/11/2024 06:07

I had my suspicions form the start where there were probably many charity events running at the same time and the BBC have this air time. There were rumours about the family's connection to the media and their experience in PR.

The connection of COVID to the golden generation was well thought through and Sir Tom seemed a bit too perfect for the role of national hero.

Not surprised at all.

roastiepotato · 21/11/2024 06:05

I was shocked to hear the book wasn't being sold to make more money for charity

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