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This text appears to be an excerpt from a news report or article about concerns raised over the management and activities of the charity “First Contact UK Mental Health,” particularly involving its founder Thomas Judge. The concerns stem from allegations of ineffective use of funds, misleading promises, and potential mismanagement connected to the charity’s fundraising efforts, which were purportedly in memory of Cameron Laidlaw, a teenager who took his own life.
Key points include:
– Cameron Laidlaw’s mother had set up a foundation in his name to prevent youth suicide.
– Thomas Judge was involved in fundraising activities such as a walk to Benidorm carrying a fridge, intended to raise money for mental health causes including respite caravans.
– Cameron Laidlaw’s family and associated volunteers have expressed dissatisfaction with Judge’s handling of the charity, accusing him of using Cameron’s name for personal promotion or platform.
– Judge denies allegations of wrongdoing, claiming all funds were used for charitable purposes and that any discrepancies in finances were not due to his actions.
– The Charity Commission is investigating due to concerns about the charity.
– Several volunteers and former staff, including Lindsay Phelps (a former headteacher and chief executive of the charity), expressed feelings of disillusionment and frustration over the management and handling of funds.
– There is a lack of evidence that the money raised has been spent on actual services for mental health patients.
– The fundraising included cash collections, collection tins around businesses and football grounds, and online pages.
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