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Case against GambleAware is closed by Charity Commission
The Charity Commission has put an end to its investigation of GambleAware, affirming the procedures taken by the charity so as not to be viewed as affiliated with the betting sector.
The Commission instigated a compliance issue in March due to a campaign supported by the Good Law Project that warned of legal action in case the regulating body failed to look into the issues of sponsorship.
Many doubted the autonomy of GambleAware because it is funded by the money of gambling organizations.
A Commission spokesperson said:
“In March, following an assessment of concerns raised with us, the Commission opened a regulatory compliance case into GambleAware. We have engaged with the charity’s trustees about the concerns raised. We received the necessary assurance that the trustees have been handling matters as we would expect including taking appropriate steps to ensure its independence from the gambling industry. The trustees have satisfied the Commission that they have the right processes in place to ensure they are furthering their purposes. We issued the trustees with advice and have concluded our case.”
GambleAware receives money from the gambling sector as voluntary contributions; this was started by the UK government. For many years now, the charity has been advocating for an alteration of this system and was supportive of the consultation about a statutory levy on betting houses carried out last year.
Chief Executive Officer Zoe Osmond expressed his appreciation:
“Our organisation is wholly dedicated to advancing our charitable purposes for the public benefit and we are proud of our achievements. We continue our work to prevent gambling harm and provide vital support to those affected.”
For GambleAware, the investigation by the Charity Commission is a huge milestone. Their actions to remain free of the gambling sector are confirmed in a way that proves their reliability and commitment towards fighting gambling-related harm. This also enables GambleAware to continue its undertaking with increased confidence from both the public and stakeholders.
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