Uncharitable

Host Odeya
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  • TRUE CRIME
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Charity Fraud, Scandals and Crimes.Uncharitable is the brand new, alternative, true crime podcast focusing on the darker side of charitable organisations and the impact of their misconduct on society. Host Odeya's personal connection to these stories adds an intriguing layer of authenticity and perspective, while the exploration of embezzlement, corruption, and financial misconduct within these organisations shed light on important issues and prompt listeners to think critically about the charities they support. 

Episodes

  1. 10. The Eagles Nest | Oxfam

    10/08/2024

    10. The Eagles Nest | Oxfam

    Send us a text In July 2011, senior figures at Oxfam GB, received an email alerting them to expect a visit from a whistle blower. An investigation was soon conducted, but the charity decided it was best to bury its findings. Then, #metoo happened.  Sources: 1. Haiti 2010 2. Haiti Earthquake History  3. Haiti Death Stats  4. Oxfam  5. Oxfam 2010 Response  6. Joe Mitty  7. Harold Sumption  8. The Times Haiti Article  9. Oxfam 2011 Press Release 10. Lesley Agams  11. The Eagles Nest  12. Ex Haiti Director Response  13. Mark Goldring Interview   14. 2011 Haiti Report   15. Mark Goldring Resigns   16. Haiti Bans Oxfam GB  17. Sean 'O Neil Interview   Liked this episode? Then let us know! You can leave a comment below, rate or subscribe to the podcast. (we can’t wait to hear from you!) For more information about Uncharitable check out our socials on:  | Instagram |  X If you’re on Reddit, consider contributing to the community Here Thanks for listening!

    38 min
  2. 9. Bad Pudsey | David Levi

    09/02/2024 · BONUS

    9. Bad Pudsey | David Levi

    Send us a text     In 2017, a phone call was made to Action Fraud UK by BBC Children in Need. Their concern was directed towards a man who had asked for a 90% commission from his collected donations. A month later, a decade-long scam would begin to crumble.          Sources: 1. Pinsentmasons.com: Phishing attackers sent to prison 2. Daily Echo: Levi admits fraud during 36 day cruise 3. Daily mail: Fraudster gang conned public children's charity 4. Daily mail: Children in need collector dressed as Pudsey bear stole from charities 5. BBC News: Lancashire based gang in £500k charity fraud  6. Lancashire Live: David Levi escort clip 7.  BBC Sounds : David Levi  8. Youtube: @Daveyravey Liked this episode? Then let us know! you can leave a comment below, rate or subscribe to the podcast. (we cant wait to hear from you!) For more information about uncharitable check out our socials on:   | Instagram |  X If you’re on Reddit, consider contributing to the community Here Thanks for listening!

    17 min
  3. 8. You’ve got mail | Olive Cooke

    07/30/2024

    8. You’ve got mail | Olive Cooke

    Send us a text    When a 92-year-old poppy seller jumps from a bridge in Bristol, UK, it quickly sparks public outrage towards charities who had been inundating the pensioner for months leading up to her death. And then, there was a call for reform. Sources   1. Daily mail: shame on charities that drove olive to her death 2. British Legion History 3. BBC News: Olive cooke "overwhelmed" by charity requests 4. Bristol Post: Remembering Olive Cooke 2 years on 5. FRSB Report findings 6. FRSB Report 7. RSPCA and BHF Fined after investigation 8. Gov UK New fundraising law introduced  9. The Guardian: Charity opt out service launched 10. BBC News: Cooke family do not blame charities over their loved ones death  Liked this episode? Then let us know! you can leave a comment below, rate or subscribe to the podcast. (we cant wait to hear from you!)  For more information about uncharitable check out our socials on:  | Instagram |  X If you’re on Reddit, consider contributing to the community Here Thanks for listening!

    40 min
  4. 7. pay-per-view | Death Science/Med Ed Labs

    06/23/2024

    7. pay-per-view | Death Science/Med Ed Labs

    Send us a text      A Louisiana WW2 Veteran decides to donate his body to science in a final act of patriotism. Only to be used in a pay-per-view event in front of a paying audience.   Sources:  1. Med page: Professor Conducted Autopsy against familys wishes 2. Daily Mail: outrage as live autopsy is carried out on WW2 Vet who died of Covid 3. Oregon Live: Body donated to science dissected in front of paying audience 4. NYT: A body donated to science was dissected in front of a paying audience 5. Reuters.com: Cadavers in the ballroom 6. Youtube clip 1 7. Youtube clip 2 8. The Advocate: WW2 vets body dissected publicly horrifying his widow Liked this episode? Then let us know! you can leave a comment below, rate or subscribe to the podcast. (we cant wait to hear from you!) For more information about uncharitable check out our socials on:   | Instagram |  X If you’re on Reddit, consider contributing to the community Here Thanks for listening!

    23 min
  5. 6. What fake cancer looks like | Madison Russo

    05/23/2024

    6. What fake cancer looks like | Madison Russo

    Send us a text "On February 10th of 2022, quite possibly the worst day of my life occurred. I got the call from my oncologist and they found a mass on my pancreas and I had stage 2 pancreatic cancer at just 19 years old".  Madison Russo loved to share her story. Perhaps, a little too much.   Sources – 1.  North Scott Press: Russo "I feel like I've been rocked to my soul" 2. NYPost: TikTok scammer pleads guilty  3. kwqc.com: Cancer scam victims feel betrayed with Russo sentence 4. Huff Post: Madison Russo TikTok cancer theft 5. Youtube: clip 1 6. Youtube: clip 2 7. Mirror: TikTok cancer scammer sentenced to probation 8. People.com: Iowa woman who faked cancer online must pay restitution Liked this episode? Then let us know! you can leave a comment below, rate or subscribe to the podcast. (we cant wait to hear from you!) For more information about uncharitable check out our socials on:   | Instagram |  X If you’re on Reddit, consider contributing to the community Here Thanks for listening!

    28 min
  6. 5. Mistake on the lake| Balloonfest ‘86

    04/23/2024

    5. Mistake on the lake| Balloonfest ‘86

    Send us a text    On the afternoon of September 27th, 1986, 1.5 million balloons were released into Clevelands skyline in aid of a charity. what remains, are the ghosts of the eighties pollutant decay.  1.         wikipedia: Cleveland nicknames history 2.        Youtube: Balloonfest'86 clip 1 3.        Youtube: Balloonfest'86 clip 2 4.        Youtube: Balloonfest'86 clip 3 5.        Youtube: Balloonfest'86 clip 4 6.        Wikipedia: United_Way 7.        The History Makers.org: George Fraser United Way 8.        Magicmadebydisney: Treb Heining 9.        gizmodo.com: Ask the Project manager for Clevelands Balloonfest'86 10.     Smithsonian Mag: Cuyahoga River Liked this episode? Then let us know! you can leave a comment below, rate or subscribe to the podcast. (we cant wait to hear from you!) For more information about uncharitable check out our socials on:   | Instagram |  X If you’re on Reddit, consider contributing to the community Here Thanks for listening!

    27 min
  7. 4. The 40 Cubs | The Tiger Temple

    03/26/2024

    4. The 40 Cubs | The Tiger Temple

    Send us a text    For Years The Tiger Temple was questioned over allegations of abuse and illegal trafficking. For years the government did nothing. Then, a raid finally took place.  Sources: 1.   Time: what really happened at Thailands Tiger temple 2.   National Geographic: Tigers rescued die in goverment custody 3.  National Geographic: Tiger Temple Thailand Trafficking 4.  CBS News: Thailand Tiger Temple Raid 5. Cee4Life: Tiger Temple Report  6.  BBC News: world Aisa  7.  www.fortigers.org: 5 years on from the raid  8.  The Independent: 40 tiger cubs found in freezer 9. The Independent: Tiger slaughterhouse found by police 10.  Coconuts.co: Gary Agnew 11.  aljazeera.com: What really happened at The Tiger Temple Liked this episode? Then let us know! you can leave a comment below, rate or subscribe to the podcast. (we cant wait to hear from you!) For more information about uncharitable check out our socials on:   | Instagram |  X If you’re on Reddit, consider contributing to the community Here Thanks for listening!

    35 min
  8. 3. The Kennel Inferno | Manchester Dogs Home Fire

    02/21/2024

    3. The Kennel Inferno | Manchester Dogs Home Fire

    Send us a text   On the evening of September 11th, 2014, a devastating fire engulfed animal welfare charity, Manchester Dogs Home. Despite rescue efforts, not every animal could be saved, but a nation refused to let the organisation crumble.  For more information about Manchester Dogs Home click here Sources: 1. Wikipedia: Manchester and Cheshire Dogs Home history 2. Mirror: Vigil held for dogs 3. Manchester Evening News: Rebuilding Manchester Dogs Home 4. Manchester Evening News: Pet lovers offer to rebuild dog home 5. valewildlife.org: Animal Hero Award nominations 6. cats.org: Cover of animal hero awards  7. Daily Mail: Suspect arrested for fire at Manchester Dogs Home 8. ukanimalcrueltyfiles.org: Revisiting the arson attack on Manchester Dogs Home 13. Manchester Dogs Home Facebook Liked this episode? Then let us know! you can leave a comment below, rate or subscribe to the podcast. (we cant wait to hear from you!) For more information about uncharitable check out our socials on:   | Instagram |  X If you’re on Reddit, consider contributing to the community Here Thanks for listening!

    25 min
  9. 2. The Holy Rollers | Sisters Margaret Kreuper and Lana Chang

    02/21/2024

    2. The Holy Rollers | Sisters Margaret Kreuper and Lana Chang

    Send us a text    When the archdiocese conducted a financial review for the new, incoming principal of St.Joseph's, it appeared the numbers just weren't adding up.  A substantial amount of School funds had been misappropriated for what appeared to be personal use starting from 2008. Where exactly the money went, was a question for the previous principal.  Sources: 1. substack.com: keeping the sisterhood from extinction 2. Washington Post: California nun sentenced to prison 3. sportskeeda.com: Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper receives prison sentence 4. NBC News: Nuns accused of years ling theft 5.courthousenews.com: Ex nun pleads guilty to embezzling over $835000 6.catholicherald.co.uk: Archdiocese to press charges against sisters 7. The Guardian: Nuns embezzling school funds for Las Vegas gambling trips 8. cruxnow.com: Archdiocese won't press charges against nuns for misappropriation Liked this episode? Then let us know! you can leave a comment below, rate or subscribe to the podcast. (we cant wait to hear from you!) For more information about uncharitable check out our socials on:   | Instagram |  X If you’re on Reddit, consider contributing to the community Here Thanks for listening!

    22 min
  10. 1. The Jester Investors | Comic Relief Scandal

    02/21/2024

    1. The Jester Investors | Comic Relief Scandal

    Send us a text    In 2013 a renowned charity known for its Red Nose Day fundraisers, found itself embroiled in controversy and third sector corruption due to investments in the arms, tobacco and alcohol industries that seemingly contradicted its overall mission. Sources: 1. The Guardian: Church of England Wonga backer 2. Wikipedia: Ethiopia famine 3. Wikipedia: Live_Aid 4. Mirror: comic-relief-founder-richard-curtis 5. Wikipedia: Comic_Relief 6. Virgin Radio: Founders talk on how Comic Relief became a reality 7. comicrelief.com: Our founder 8.. comicrelief.com: Our CEO 9.  BBC News: Declan Lawn cover  10. caat.org.uk: BAE Systems 11. Wikipedia: Diageo 12. portfolio-institutional.co.uk: Comic Relief 13. comicrelief.com: New policy announcement Liked this episode? Then let us know! you can leave a comment below, rate or subscribe to the podcast. (we cant wait to hear from you!) For more information about uncharitable check out our socials on:   | Instagram |  X If you’re on Reddit, consider contributing to the community Here Thanks for listening!

    27 min

  11. TRAILER

    Uncharitable Trailer

    Send us a text Do charities still have the mission in mind?  I don't think so.  Uncharitable is the brand new, alternative, true crime podcast. Focusing on the darker side of charitable organisations and the impact of their misconduct on society. Host Odeya's personal connection to these stories add an intriguing layer of authenticity and perspective.  The exploration of embezzlement, corruption, and financial misconduct within charities shed light on important issues and prompt listeners to think critically about the organisations they support.   A compelling listen for fans of true crime podcasts interested in exploring different angles of crime and deception.  Consider contributing to the community: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncharitable_podcast/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/uncharitable_pod/ X: https://twitter.com/uncharitablepod

    1 min

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Charity Fraud, Scandals and Crimes.Uncharitable is the brand new, alternative, true crime podcast focusing on the darker side of charitable organisations and the impact of their misconduct on society. Host Odeya's personal connection to these stories adds an intriguing layer of authenticity and perspective, while the exploration of embezzlement, corruption, and financial misconduct within these organisations shed light on important issues and prompt listeners to think critically about the charities they support. 

Information

  • Creator
    Host Odeya
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Uncharitable
  • Show Website
    Uncharitable