It seems that charity and gambling do not go hand in hand. At least, the earlier decision of the Charity Commission points towards the fact, as it started an investigation against GambleAware. However, recently things seem to have settled down as an ice break has finally been reached.
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The Charity Commission opened a compliance case into the charity in May involving GambleAware. This happened after concerns were raised by the Good Law Project (GLP). The GLP is a non-profit group that uses the law to protect public interests. The GLP said it was working with campaigners Annie Ashton and Will Prochaska. They called for the regulator to investigate GambleAware’s links to the gambling industry.
However, at present, the Charity Commission has finished its investigation into GambleAware. No criticism or findings were issued against the organization. Zoe Osmond, GambleAware’s CEO, rejected the claims. She said they were based on misleading and outdated information. She emphasized that GambleAware’s governance and commissioning practices prevent the gambling industry from influencing its operations.
Osmond also noted that inaccurate media reports could harm the credibility and reputation of important support services. She stressed the need to maintain trust in these services to help people with gambling-related issues.
