# New War Child Trustees defend their record

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2001/01/18/new-war-child-trustees-defend-their-record/
- Published: 2001-01-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Following the Guardian’s report on the corruption scandal at War Child UK, the 
charity’s current trustees have mounted a defence of the charity’s recent record,
after actions were taken to deal with the corruption. In a letter to The Guardian,
patrons and trustees state: “War Child “started as a daring and innovative charity”
and the current board, staff and patrons are determined that the ideals at the heart
of the charity will remain.”

Read the charity’s War Child mounts an offensive to clear its name at The Guardian.

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