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DAY 1220 FUND UPDATE 04 SEPTEMBER 2010

FUND UPDATE 04 SEPTEMBER 2010

Douglas Skehan resignation 24/08/ 2010

John McCann Resignation 23/07/2010

(6) Who are the directors of Madeleine's Fund?



There are nine directors of the Fund. They are:
 

·                     Peter Hubner; a retired consultant;

·                     Brian Kennedy, a retired head teacher;

·                     Edward Smethurst – A Commercial lawyer;

·                     Jon Corner – Director of a media company;

·                     Michael Linett- retired accountant

·                     Kate McCann General Practitioner

·                     Gerry McCann Consultant Cardiologist

(7) What is the money being spent on ?

The majority of the fund money has been and continues to be spent on investigative work to help find Madeleine. Additionally money continues to be spent on the wider 'Awareness Campaign' – reminding people that Madeleine is still missing and to remain vigilant. None of the directors have taken any money from the fund as remuneration.

Anyone who wishes further information with regards to the financial details of Madeleine's Fund and its professional advisors, please refer to the accounts filed at Companies House. Crown Way Maindy Cardiff CF14 3UZ

MADELEINE FUND 1 MADELEINE FUND 2 MADELEINE FUND 3 MADELEINE FUND 4

(6) Who are the directors of Madeleine's Fund?

There are nine directors of the Fund. They are:

  • Peter Hubner; a retired consultant;
  • Brian Kennedy, a retired head teacher;
  • John McCann, a medical representative;
  • Edward Smethurst – A Commercial lawyer;
  • Doug Skehan, clinical director in cardiology at Glenfield Hospital;
  • Jon Corner – Director of a media company;
  • Michael Linett- retired accountant
  • Kate McCann General Practitioner
  • Gerry McCann Consultant Cardiologist
ESTHER McVEY (39) Year 2007
McVey has been friends with Kate McCann since they went to school together and is a
board member and spokesperson for the Find Madeleine Fund until she resigned on 9th January 2008. appointed 20 June 2007, (Resigned) replaced by: Edward Smethurst

A former television personality - she appeared on GMTV and in programmes such as 5's Company, The Heaven and Earth Show, Shopping City and Channel 4's Nothing But The Truth with Ann Widdecombe - McVey now runs a PR firm in Liverpool, and hopes to become a Tory MP at the next general election. A former girlfriend of shadow culture minister Ed Vaizey, she narrowly failed to win Wirral West in 2005, losing by about 1,000 votes to Labour's Stephen Hesford.

Esther McVey
 

Caption: Julie Kirwan, left, and her husband, David, second from right, with colleague and Wirral Tory parliamentary candidate Esther McVey, outside one of their offices
thelegalweek. 
 
Esther McVey

FRIENDS PHOTOS

JOHN  McCANN (48  )Year 2007
John McCann
D.O.B: 15/02/1959 is Gerry's brother,appointed 16 May 2007as a director of the Find Madeleine Fund (there are seven directors). He has taken indefinite leave of absence from his job as a medical rep for the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca in order to administrate the £1m fund from his Glasgow sitting room. Worried that focus on allegations about her parents has overshadowed the search for the four-year-old, he has just announced a new campaign of billboards, television commercials and advertisements in newspapers across Portugal and Spain. His wife, Diane McCann, is actively involved in fund-raising. She joined friends to run the 10k in Glasgow, sporting t-shirts with Madeleine's picture on the back. Diane is a primary school teacher who lives in Scotstoun, Glasgow with her husband and two children, Fiona (11) and Gregor.

A medical representative, The uncle of missing Madeleine McCann has blamed negative stories about the family for the drop in donations to their fighting fund.

John McCann Resignation 23/07/2010

John McCann Resignation 23/07/2010
Uncle John McCann 

FAMILY PHOTOS

Uncle John McCann 

Uncle John McCann 

Uncle John McCann 

Maddie's Uncle In Fund Fury
MAIL-02-12-07

BRIAN KENNEDY Year 2007

D.O.B: 28/02/1939  A retired head teacher, Kate's Great Uncle, appointed as fund director16 May 2007 Brian Kennedy (brother of Susan Healy and Kate's uncle) is a director of the Company administrating the Find Madeleine Fund. He lives in Rothley, Leicestershire and has acted as a spokesperson for the family in the UK. During the first week after Madeleine McCann went missing, Brian and Janet Kennedy, Madeleine's great-uncle and great-aunt, went twice a day to the central square of Rothley, the village close to Leicester, in central England, where Maddie’s parents live. They were the face that the many journalists on location wanted for their live transmissions. On the day that marked a week after the kidnapping, Brian, a former teacher at the local catholic school in Rothley, even invited "Expresso" journalists into his home for a cup of tea. Brian and Janet have one son, James.

Great uncle Brian Kennedy

FAMILY PHOTOS

Great uncle Brian Kennedy
Brian Kennedy & Martin Johnson
UK: Former rugby star Martin Johnson supports
campaign for Madeleine McCann's return from Portugal - GVs
CHANEL 4-16-05-07

NEWS PUSHER 17-05-07

Brian Kennedy & Martin Johnson
Madeleine fighting fund launched
BBC-16-05-07

FAMOUS PEOPLE

MARTIN JOHNSON
Martin Osborne Johnson CBE (born March 9, 1970) is a former England rugby union player and captain. Johnson was born in Solihull in the West Midlands. At the age of seven, his family moved to Market Harborough, Leicestershire, where Martin attended Ridgeway Primary School, Welland Park School and Robert Smyth School, where his father still works as a caretaker. Johnson briefly played American football for the Leicester Panthers as a tight end or defensive end. The Leaving No Stone Unturned appeal, based on a website, was kicked off at the Walker football stadium in Leicester. As well as Martin Johnson, the launch included Esther McVey, a family friend; Madeleine's uncle John McCann and great uncle Brian Kennedy; Dr Doug Skehan; lawyer Rosamund McCarthy and Ann Thomas, from the International Family Law Group.
UK: Former rugby star Martin Johnson supports
campaign for Madeleine McCann's return from Portugal - GVs
NEWS PUSHER 17-05-07

MARTIN JOHNSON MAY 2007

FUND COMMITTEE

 
 

MARTIN JOHNSON MAY 2007

Relatives launch 'Madeleine fund'

CHANEL 4 16-05-07

BBC-16-05-07

 
 
JON AND MICHELLE CORNER Year 2007
Distraught Kate rang long-time friends Jon and Michelle Corner, the twins’ godparents, at their Merseyside home to break the news. Jon Corner is the owner of Online Media, PR and Marketing Company - River Media in Liverpool. He has acted as the family spokesman and accompanied the McCanns on their trip to Huelva, along with Michael Wright, John McCann and a cameraman. In the Panorama programme (November 19th) Jon said that they know the McCanns through his wife, Michelle, "who is Kate's longest friend. I mean they met each other back in primary school and stayed lifelong mates."
Jon Corner was appointed as a Director of the Madeleine Fund on January 9th 2008

D.O.B: 12/02/1957 Film and TV producer and friend of the McCann's (wife is a long-time friend of Kate)  Reportedly drafted in to help Clarence Mitchell look at offers they have received, such as making a docudrama or writing a book.

Jon Corner took over from Philip Tomlinson

Jon Corner:

River Media’s Shanghai success
FRIENDS PHOTOS
LIVERPOOL POST-05-05-10
MEDIA PHOTOS

EDWARD SMETHURST (38 ) Year 2007
Edward Smethurst is Head of Legal Services for the Latium Group and its related Group companies owned by Brian Kennedy. He is currently acting as the McCanns' legal coordinator. Edward started his career as a solicitor with Halliwell Landau before moving in house with British Nuclear Fuels Plc where he spent seven years before moving to join the Board of Ultraframe Plc in 2000. Edward specialises in a variety of contentious matters including intellectual property related litigation and commercial litigation generally. Edward has been Chairman of the Law Society North West Commerce and Industry Group since 1994 and has twice been National Chairman of the C&I Group. He is the Director elected on behalf of England and Wales to represent English Law Society on the Board of the European Company Lawyers Association. Edward Smethurst was appointed as a
Director of the Madeleine Fund on January 9th 2008

D.O.B: 16/10/1968 Solicitor Commercial law specialist with wealthy McCann supporter Brian Kennedy's company, appointment announced 09 January 2008 Took over from Esther McVey

Edward Smethurst 28-03-08
LEGAL PHOTOS
Edward Smethurst
McCann lawyer's 'legal history
M-E-NEWS-20-03-08
Edward Smethurst
Driven to succeed

M-E-NEWS-01-04-08

 

PETER HUBNER (64) Year 2007
Peter Hubner is a retired ho
spital consultant and
Director of the Madeleine Fund. appointed 21 May 2007  D.O.B.30/09/1942 A friend of the McCann's

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No photo available

MICHAEL LINNETT
Michael Linnett, a retired accountant, is also a
Director of the Madeleine Fund.appointed 15 August 2007 D.O.B: 11/09/1941 

Michael Linnett:

Michael Linnett:

DOUG SKEHAN
D
r Doug Skehan D.O.B: 04/11/1952 is the clinical director of cardiology at Glenfield hospital and a Director of The Madeleine Fund, appointed 16 May 2007 He is Gerry McCann's boss and golfing buddy. As an avid rugby fan, he managed to get Martin Johnson on board for the launch of the fund. His wife, Marcelle Skehan (also known as Dr Morris), is a general practitioner (GP) in a Coalville practice. Douglas Skehan resigned 24/08/ 2010

 

Douglas Skehan resignation 24/08/ 2010
 

PHILIP TOMLINSON (76) year 2007
Philip Tomlinson, a lawyer and former coroner,
in Leicestershire was also a Director of the Madeleine Fund appointed 20 June 2007  (Resigned) replaced by: John Corner  January 9th 2008.. He holds 4 directorships. Born 1931, Philip Tomlinson trained in medicine. He's a local councillor and sits on Charnwood Borough Council elected to Chair of The Standards Committee till 2008. He has published medical papers in psychiatry and surgery papers: http://lib.bioinfo.pl/auth:TOMLINSON,PJ

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No photo available
Madeleine’s fund is a non charitable not-for-profit company, which has been established to help find Madeleine McCann and to support her family and bring her abductors to justice.  Any surplus funds will be used to help families and missing children in the United Kingdom, Portugal and elsewhere in similar circumstances. If there are surplus funds Madeleine’s Funds can be converted into a charity. 

 The Fund is following best practice governance procedures as set out in the Good Governance Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector.  The directors of the company are Peter Hubner, Brian Kennedy, John McCann, Michael Linnett, Edward Smethurst , Doug Skehan and Jon Corner.  They have appropriate legal, business and charitable experience. An experienced Fund Administrator has been appointed to ensure the highest standards of transparency and accountability.  This should enable the Directors to maintain an appropriate governance distance in the day-to-day operations of the Fund.

 The Board and its individual Directors will ensure that the Fund is subject to required financial legal scrutiny.  They will ensure that they receive reliable external advice and information, as the basis for making good decisions.

 Fund Objectives

1.1       The full objects of the Fund are:
1.1.1    To secure the safe return to her family of Madeleine McCann who was abducted in Praia da Luz, Portugal on Thursday 3rd May 2007;
1.1.2    To procure that Madeleine’s abduction is thoroughly investigated and that her abductors, as well as those who played or play any part in assisting them, are identified and brought to justice; and
1.1.3    To provide support, including financial assistance, to Madeleine’s family.
1.2       If the above objects are fulfilled then the objects of the Foundation shall be to pursue such purposes in similar cases arising in the United Kingdom, Portugal or elsewhere

 
About the Fund

Madeleine's Fund - 'Leaving No Stone Unturned' is a not-for-profit company which has been established to find Madeleine McCann, support her family and bring her abductors to justice. The Fund is following best practice governance procedures as set out in the Good Governance Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector. The directors of the company are Peter Hubner, Brian Kennedy, John McCann, Michael Linnett, Edward Smethurst , Doug Skehan, Jon Corner, Kate McCann & Gerry McCann. They have appropriate legal, business and charitable experience. An experienced Fund Administrator has been appointed to ensure the highest standards of transparency and accountability. This should enable the Directors to maintain an appropriate governance distance in the day-to-day operations of the Fund.

Fund Objectives

The full objects of the Fund are:

  • To secure the safe return to her family of Madeleine McCann who was abducted in Praia da Luz, Portugal on Thursday 3rd May 2007;
  • To procure that Madeleine's abduction is thoroughly investigated and that her abductors, as well as those who played or play any part in assisting them, are identified and brought to justice; and
  • To provide support, including financial assistance, to Madeleine's family.

If the above objects are fulfilled then the objects of the Foundation shall be to pursue such purposes in similar cases arising in the United Kingdom, Portugal or elsewhere.

Fund Raising

We thank you for your interest in fund raising to support Madeleine's fund. Many donations have resulted from a variety of fund raising events. These have included Car Boot sales, jumble sales, school cake sales, race nights, sponsored runs & cycle events, ‘dress down' days, auctions & ‘cheese & wine' nights.

These events have further highlighted Madeleine's plight as well as bringing many people together to have fun whilst working towards one common goal.

We would be grateful if you are considering fund raising that you do not refer to Madeleine's fund as a registered charity as it is not. If you are embarking on a type fund raising which may carry an element of risk you may wish to consider your position regarding insurance cover. If you require further information please refer to:

http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/bestpractice/thecodes/codesoffundraisingpractice/

FAQs

(1) Who are the main contributors to the fund?

Many members of the general public from across the world have kindly donated to Madeleine's Fund, either by personal donation or fund raising events. In addition to this, over £1 million pounds in libel damages and compensation awarded to Kate and Gerry McCann and their friends has been paid into Madeleine's Fund.

(2) What are the registered details of Madeleine's Fund?

Madeleine's Fund: Leaving No Stone Unturned Limited is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, CRN 6248215. Registered office: 2-6 Cannon Street, London EC4M 6YH.

(3) Why is Madeleine's Fund not registered as a charity?

Because Madeleine's Fund is currently focussed on searching for one child only, Madeleine McCann it cannot register as a charity. However in the future, if the objects of the fund are fulfilled and subsequently changed to concentrate on multiple similar cases, it may then be possible to acquire charitable status.

(4) Can gift aid or tax relief be claimed on my donation to Madeleine's Fund?

No it cannot because these are only available to registered charities.

(5) If Madeleine's Fund isn't a charity who is regulating it?

The directors regulate Madeleine's Fund and they aspire to follow best practice policies and processes used by charities. The directors have reviewed its operation against “Good Governance: A Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector”. This sets out best practice requirements for charities.

The Fund also has:

  • a Financial Procedures Manual
  • job descriptions for directors, chair and treasurer
  • clearly laid out policies and processes for:
  • payments
  • expense claims
  • risk management
  • whistle blowing
  • registering conflicts of interest

(6) Who are the directors of Madeleine's Fund?

There are nine directors of the Fund. They are:

  • Peter Hubner; a retired consultant;
  • Brian Kennedy, a retired head teacher;
  • John McCann, a medical representative;
  • Edward Smethurst – A Commercial lawyer;
  • Doug Skehan, clinical director in cardiology at Glenfield Hospital;
  • Jon Corner – Director of a media company;
  • Michael Linett- retired accountant
  • Kate McCann General Practitioner
  • Gerry McCann Consultant Cardiologist

(7) What is the money being spent on ?

The majority of the fund money has been and continues to be spent on investigative work to help find Madeleine. Additionally money continues to be spent on the wider 'Awareness Campaign' – reminding people that Madeleine is still missing and to remain vigilant. None of the directors have taken any money from the fund as remuneration.

Anyone who wishes further information with regards to the financial details of Madeleine's Fund and its professional advisors, please refer to the accounts filed at Companies House. Crown Way Maindy Cardiff CF14 3UZ

 
SKY caption:'Madeleine's mother has paid tribute to the millions of people who have visited the website, set up to help find her daughter. It's become a global operation, run from a small town in the Scottish Highlands. Sky's James Matthews reports.'
'Global Operation Run From The Highlands'; 22 May 07; 1'31"
 
Calum McRae
CALUM MACRAE (19) Year 2007
19-year-old internet expert runs Find Madeleine website which has attracted more than 400,000 unique users and helped to raise more than £1 million in donations for campaign. He is a Director of Infohost. (His father, Cameron MacRae, a police officer, is the Director/Secretary of the company) Calum is an ex-pupil of Phil McCann.
Calum McRae
 
 
 
 
   

Calum McRae Website

Calum McRae Website

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Fund could be blocked from paying legal costs

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Rona Eddington website

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Where the £2m you gave to find Madeleine McCann has gone
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Trade mark Filing date for Madeleine's Fund: Leaving No Stone Unturned

Case details for Trade Mark 2456061 Intellectual Property Office
Mark text: Madeleine's Fund: Leaving No Stone Unturned

Status

Status: Registered
Classes: 09, 16, 36, 41

Relevant dates

Filing date: 18 May 2007
Next renewal date: 18 May 2017
Registration date: 22 February 2008

List of goods or services

Class 09: Downloadable internet publications
Class 16: Printed matter
Class 36: Charitable fundraising; charitable and non-charitable services relating to the provision of assistance to families and others affected by missing children.
Class 41: Non-downloadable internet publications

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