Disability group ‘must say how every cent of Santa Bear appeal is spent’

The Central Remedial Clinic must provide “forensic” details for how “every cent” of the Santa Bear appeal is spent if it wants to protect the vital fundraising campaign from the unrelated top-ups controversy.

The Special Needs Parents’ Association (SNPA) made the call after it emerged the high-profile appeal — which to date has not been linked to any questionable activities — is being shunned.

Since the widespread misuse of donated money by senior CRC officials emerged, the disability group’s Santa Bear appeal has seen its usually significant income falter.