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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Patrick Butler Social policy editor

Ex-homelessness charity bosses get 15-year ban for misuse of funds

Charity Commission sign
The Charity Commission has banned Ashley and Lee Dribben from holding senior management roles or trusteeships at charities for 15 years. Photograph: Jeffrey Blackler/Alamy

Former homelessness charity bosses who authorised spending thousands in funds on watches, 50-in TVs and spyware to eavesdrop on clients have been found guilty of misconduct by the Charity Commission.

Ashley Dribben, an ex-trustee of the Ashley Foundation, and his father, Lee, its founder and former chief executive, personally benefited from funds intended to help vulnerable homeless people, the watchdog said.

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