The Charity Commission has officially opened an investigation into GambleAware, after a complaint was made by the Good Law Project that suggested a conflict of interests from the charity.
GambleAware Under Investigation
The Good Law Project accused GambleAware of failing its regulatory duties as a charity earlier this month, with a conflict of interests suggested as the charity is funded by the gambling sector.
In light of the complaint, the Charity Commission has launched a formal investigation against GambleAware, opening a regulatory compliance case into potential breaches of the law.
GambleAware are not allowed to promote treatment solutions to problem gamblers and its failure to exist without the gambling industry is certainly a concern that needs to be addressed by the commission.
Annie Ashton’s husband took his own life due to problem gambling and she is the one leading the way with the GambleAware complaint – alongside gambling reform campaigner Will Prochaska.
“As a person directly affected by the destruction and harm caused by gambling, I would urge the Charity Commission to act promptly,” Ashton said.
“GambleAware’s education resources are inadequate and should not be delivered to our children. It is important that messaging around gambling harm does not stigmatise those who may need help.”
Following the complaint made by the Good Law Project, Will Prochaska also added that GambleAware is in “complete denial”.
“They continue to put reputation management above the needs of their beneficiaries.”
The Good Law Project will continue to campaign for better protection for problem gamblers and only time will tell what the response from the Gambling Commission will show about GambleAware’s intentions.
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