1. The Jester Investors | Comic Relief Scandal
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"A major UK charity finds its reputation at risk, after unethical investments were made against the organisation's mission".
In season 1 episode 1 of Uncharitable, Host Odeya shines a spotlight on the dark underbelly of the third sector, unravelling the shocking revelations surrounding Comic Relief's dubious investment practices.
The episode explores how Comic Relief, a renowned charity known for its Red Nose Day fundraisers, found itself embroiled in controversy and third sector corruption due to investments in the arms, tobacco and alcohol industries that seemingly contradicted its overall mission.
Created by @Host Odeya https://www.instagram.com/host_odeya/
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Sources:
1. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/jul/25/church-england-stake-wonga-backer
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1983–1985_famine_in_Ethiopia
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5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_Relief
6. https://virginradio.co.uk/the-chris-evans-breakfast-show-with-cinch/54171/lenny-henry-on-how-comic-relief-and-red-nose-day-became-a-reality-with-richard-curtis
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8.. https://www.comicrelief.com/about-comic-relief/kevin-cahill/
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10. https://caat.org.uk/data/companies/bae-systems/
11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diageo
12. https://www.portfolio-institutional.co.uk/news-and-analysis/comic-relief-to-conduct-full-review-of-investments-following-panorama/
13. https://www.comicrelief.com/news/comic-relief-announces-new-investment-policy/#:~:text=Comic%20Relief%27s%20decision%20to%20exclude,avoid%20an%20excessive%20reduction%20in
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