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A MELKSHAM mum with a severely disabled child has welcomed a charity chief’s decision to admit defrauding it of over £100,000, saying she hopes…
BBC News Published image captionScott Wright pleaded guilty to fraud at Bristol Crown Court and will be sentenced in July The former director of a charity for disabled children and adults has admitted defrauding it. Scott Wright, 45, of Hengrove, Bristol, abused his position as trustee of the Darren Wright Foundation to unlawfully remove funds, Bristol Crown Court heard. He had been facing trial but changed his plea and admitted fraud. Judge Peter Blair said a range of options including prison was possible when he is sentenced on 8 July. Melissa Wright, 34, of Hengrove, had been facing the...
A MELKSHAM mum with a severely disabled child has welcomed a charity chief’s decision to admit defrauding it of over £100,000, saying she hopes he is sentenced to “a long time” in jail. Scott Wright, 45, of Leda Avenue, Hengrove, Bristol, pleaded guilty at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday to abusing his position as a trustee of the Darren Wright Foundation. The court heard he unlawfully removed funds from the charity that were intended to help disabled children and adults. Charlotte Deegan, 32, from Crescent Road, Melksham, said: “It will be really nice to finally see justice s...
Bristol man admits fraud against Darren Wright Foundation he set up to help families Scott Wright admits ripping off funds from the Darren Wright Foundation The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A Hengrove man has admitted fraud on a foundation he set up to help families of children with disabilities and serious illnesses. Scott Wright appeared...