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Marie Sharp

East Lothian charity set up to help the poor under fire over 'lack of activity'

Trustees of a charity set up to help the poor have been warned they are at risk of failing to meet their responsibilities over its 'lack of charitable activity'.

The Dr Bruce Fund, which was set up more than 200 years ago to help the poor in Musselburgh, is overseen by East Lothian Council with ward councillors appointed as trustees.

But a report by Audit Scotland, who have criticised the council in the past for failing to promote the charity effectively, says it is still not operating the way it should.

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