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CharitEpulse: From legal pressures to culture concerns

Date: 05 May 2026

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CharitEpulse: From legal pressures to culture concerns

In this episode of CharitEpulse, the trio discuss:

  • The Government’s £1m roadmap for place‑based philanthropy
  • Sentebale’s defamation case involving Prince Harry and a founding trustee
  • Allegations of a toxic workplace culture at NCVO
  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award a great British success story

Listen time: 26 minutes

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For questions, feedback, or to suggest topics you’d like the trio to explore in upcoming episodes, please email claire.whiteman-haywood@quiltercheviot.com in the Charities team.

Hosts

Charles Mesquita

Charities Director

Catherine Rustomji

Partner at Shakespeare Martineau

James Saunders

Partner at Moore Kingston Smith

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