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GROPERS' CASH FOR KIDS

Great Ormond Street Hospital may keep sleazy Presidents Club donations

GOSH execs have changed their mind on accepting the cash from the Gropers' Gala for the sake of the families the kids' charity supports

GREAT Ormond Street Hospital may keep donations by the controversial Presidents Club trust.

The kids’ charity previously said it would return the funds from the men-only event at The Dorchester hotel on January 18 — after claims female staff were groped.

 GOSH has changed their mind on accepting the cash from the Gropers' Gala for the sake of the families the kids' charity supports
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GOSH has changed their mind on accepting the cash from the Gropers' Gala for the sake of the families the kids' charity supportsCredit: PA:Press Association

The hospital confirmed on Monday it is “in discussions” with the Charity Commission and will consider its position at a trustee meeting in March.

Great Ormond Street Hospital said: “Guiding all our thinking is our aim to maximise support for the hospital and the families it cares for.”

"We can confirm that we are in discussions with the Charity Commission and are scheduled to meet them later this week.

";Following this meeting and taking into account the latest developments with the Presidents Club Charitable Trust and feedback from our supporters, we will consider our position at our March Trustee meeting."

 Night view of The Dorchester Hotel where the infamous sleaze ball has held last month
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Night view of The Dorchester Hotel where the infamous sleaze ball has held last monthCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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