Charity watchdogs’ five year fight for the truth about Aspinall Foundation
- Posted on August 2, 2025
- By The Independent
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Charity watchdogs’ five year fight for the truth about Aspinall Foundation

The Charity Commission’s decision to send in troubleshooters to the wildlife group puts its controversial boss Damian Aspinall under great pressure. The charity, which hired Boris Johnson’s wife Carrie in 2021, has faced persistent allegations of misusing its funds. Simon Walters explains the long-running saga – and what the Charity Commission’s dramatic latest move means