Tories fear charities could be turned into political fundraisers - Independent Online Edition > UK Politics

Tories fear charities could be turned into political fundraisers - Independent Online Edition > UK Politics: "Tories fear charities could be turned into political fundraisers
By Marie Woolf and Andrew Dagnell
Published: 29 July 2007

Prince Charles is famous, or infamous, for his public pronouncements on subjects ranging from architecture to genetically modified crops. However, although he often strays into political territory, the charity he founded that works with young people has avoided political campaigns. The Prince's Trust is bound by rules that prevent all charities from overt political activity."