Problem club members

[Lonsdale73]

My original advice - call the police, was not trite. I used to be a corporate litigation lawyer in London. The last thing you need is to start paying legal fees. If you suspect theft of club funds and concealment of bank records this is potentially criminal and you should not compromise your position by engaging a solicitor and potentially turning it into a civil matter.

Short letter saying the matter is about to be placed in the hands of the police. Warn them that destruction of records will further compound criminal offence. Give them at most 48 hours to hand over all records. Be serious - report it to the police and make clear that you suspect theft.

Thank you. I think deep down they probably know that and I feel they've been trying too hard to keep it friendly, due to history, good will etc. There's an AGM this week and if I go back and tell them exactly what you've told me it might make it easier for them to act decisively. They can always blame me, I don't care if it keeps the association going and growing.

 

[Lons]

Make sure the letters are sent registered post and I would also mention possible referral to to the accountancy body to which she is registered such as the ICAEW although you might have to do a little detective work it shouldn't be difficult to discover which one.

 

[Lonsdale73]

And after all that, they've decided it's less hassle to draw a line under it and move on, start all over again.

 

[RogerS]

And after all that, they've decided it's less hassle to draw a line under it and move on, start all over again.

Go to the local paper and tell them you suspect fraud. Or simply walk away and resign. I'd be inclined to do the latter. You've tried your best. It's not worth the angst.

 

[morturn]

From a personal prospective, if you are a committee member or a trustee, you now need to decide which side of the argument you’re going to stand.

If you know or suspect fraud, then you are duty (maybe legally) bound to do something about it. These things always come out in the wash, and you will then be asked what did you do about it. Acquiesce, is not an excuse, and you could find yourself on the wrong side of the law.

 

[jnw010]

Make sure the letters are sent registered post and I would also mention possible referral to to the accountancy body to which she is registered such as the ICAEW although you might have to do a little detective work it shouldn't be difficult to discover which one.

You don't have to be a member of a professional body to call yourself an accountant. They certainly aren't practising to professional standards. :lol:

 

[Lons]

Make sure the letters are sent registered post and I would also mention possible referral to to the accountancy body to which she is registered such as the ICAEW although you might have to do a little detective work it shouldn't be difficult to discover which one.

You don't have to be a member of a professional body to call yourself an accountant. They certainly aren't practising to professional standards. :lol:

Agreed but they might be so I would certainly investigate. Sounds as though they've got away with it though.