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Illegal charity bag collections

Illegal charity bag collections

From5 Live Investigates


Illegal charity bag collections

From5 Live Investigates

ratings:
Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Feb 5, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The NSPCC is calling for an investigation into doorstep charity bag collections after evidence emerged that rogue operators are routinely flouting the law. Millions of pounds are raised each year for charity by private companies who post plastic bags through householders' doors and take away donated items. But 5 Live Investigates has discovered that some firms are illegally collecting without a licence. Others hand over only a fraction of the money they generate - sometimes less than 10 per cent. The Fundraising Regulator says it is looking at tightening up regulations in the sector.
Released:
Feb 5, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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Adrian Goldberg presents cutting edge investigative journalism, as well as taking on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues