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CharitEpulse: Lotteries, rebrands, and financial fiascos

Date: 28 July 2025

CharitEpulse: Lotteries, rebrands, and financial fiascos

In this episode of CharitEpulse, the trio discuss:

  • The government’s decision to reject a proposed increase to the society lottery cap.
  • Voluntary code for prize draws.
  • The recent rebranding of the Henry Smith Charity to the Henry Smith Foundation.
  • Disqualification of former health charity chair.

Listen time: 21 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.

Speakers

Charles Mesquita

Charities Director

Catherine Rustomji

Partner at Shakespeare Martineau

James Saunders

Partner at Moore Kingston Smith

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