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Controversial Diana memorial fund to close after 14 yearsIt handed out £100million to 350 good causesBy REBECCA ENGLISH and DEBORAH SHERWOODLast updated at 9:21 AM on 20th July 2011It began with an outpouring of grief around the globe, as the elderly dipped into their pensions and children donated their pocket money to honour the memory of Princess Diana.But the controversial Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund set up after her death in 1997 is to close after donating more than £100million to 350 good causes, the Daily Mail has learned.Despite reports in 1998 that the influential fund would continue indefinitely, a spokesman last night said it was ‘never intended to last for ever’.Carer: Diana championed many causes. In 1995 she was feted as Humanitarian of the Year for her compassion over the previous 15 yearsThe fund described itself as ‘a resolute and influential champion of disadvantaged people on the margins of society’ and said it would concentrate on spending its remaining £13million before closing at the end of 2012. It has faced censure in recent years, with critics accusing it of turning its back on issues close to Diana’s heart, despite having her elder sister Lady Sarah McCorquodale as president.A strategy announced in 2007 focused on certain initiatives – namely care of the dying, refugees and asylum seekers, prison reform, mental health and landmine victims – at the expense of other issues such as child bereavement.Campaigner: Eradicating landmines was a cause close to Diana's heartThe fund also fought and lost a disastrous legal battle to stop the manufacture of Diana dolls by the U.S. souvenir firm Franklin Mint in 2000.It ended up paying £1million in legal costs and £13.5million to American charities as part of an out-of-court settlement.As a result, cash awards from the fund were frozen in 2003, leaving many voluntary organisations in the UK fearing bankruptcy.Costs: Cleaning and maintenance of the Diana Memorial Fountain costs taxpayers an estimated £140,000 a yearAltogether, the fund – launched in September 1997, four days after Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris – received donations of £72.2million, and generated a further £42.2million from its commercial programme. A fund spokesman said: ‘It will close its doors by December 31, 2012. Until then, it is continuing to work with its partners to ensure that it leaves a lasting legacy of social change.’ The same public reaction that led to the Diana fund being established also resulted in the creation of the £5million memorial fountain to her in Hyde Park.But like the fund, the fountain too has been beset by problems since it was opened – late and £2million over budget – in summer 2004.It was funded primarily by private donations. But the Royal Parks and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport had to provide extra cash when it ran over budget. It has been estimated the fountain costs taxpayers almost £250,000 a year – £140,000 for cleaning and maintenance and £100,000 for security.
Yes! It was all so quiet, it just feels like the media who hunted her for years is just not interested in keeping her memory alive. Even the Diana memorial fund, the charity that was set-up after her death to continue her charitable legacy is due to close in 2012. QuoteControversial Diana memorial fund to close after 14 yearsIt handed out £100million to 350 good causesBy REBECCA ENGLISH and DEBORAH SHERWOODLast updated at 9:21 AM on 20th July 2011It began with an outpouring of grief around the globe, as the elderly dipped into their pensions and children donated their pocket money to honour the memory of Princess Diana.But the controversial Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund set up after her death in 1997 is to close after donating more than £100million to 350 good causes, the Daily Mail has learned.Despite reports in 1998 that the influential fund would continue indefinitely, a spokesman last night said it was ‘never intended to last for ever’.Carer: Diana championed many causes. In 1995 she was feted as Humanitarian of the Year for her compassion over the previous 15 yearsThe fund described itself as ‘a resolute and influential champion of disadvantaged people on the margins of society’ and said it would concentrate on spending its remaining £13million before closing at the end of 2012. It has faced censure in recent years, with critics accusing it of turning its back on issues close to Diana’s heart, despite having her elder sister Lady Sarah McCorquodale as president.A strategy announced in 2007 focused on certain initiatives – namely care of the dying, refugees and asylum seekers, prison reform, mental health and landmine victims – at the expense of other issues such as child bereavement.Campaigner: Eradicating landmines was a cause close to Diana's heartThe fund also fought and lost a disastrous legal battle to stop the manufacture of Diana dolls by the U.S. souvenir firm Franklin Mint in 2000.It ended up paying £1million in legal costs and £13.5million to American charities as part of an out-of-court settlement.As a result, cash awards from the fund were frozen in 2003, leaving many voluntary organisations in the UK fearing bankruptcy.Costs: Cleaning and maintenance of the Diana Memorial Fountain costs taxpayers an estimated £140,000 a yearAltogether, the fund – launched in September 1997, four days after Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris – received donations of £72.2million, and generated a further £42.2million from its commercial programme. A fund spokesman said: ‘It will close its doors by December 31, 2012. Until then, it is continuing to work with its partners to ensure that it leaves a lasting legacy of social change.’ The same public reaction that led to the Diana fund being established also resulted in the creation of the £5million memorial fountain to her in Hyde Park.But like the fund, the fountain too has been beset by problems since it was opened – late and £2million over budget – in summer 2004.It was funded primarily by private donations. But the Royal Parks and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport had to provide extra cash when it ran over budget. It has been estimated the fountain costs taxpayers almost £250,000 a year – £140,000 for cleaning and maintenance and £100,000 for security. Reference: You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginWith L.O.V.E
It is the same Mohamed Al Fayed who financed Unlawful Killing, the documentary that examines an alleged cover-up over the death of Princess Diana and first aired during the Cannes Film Festival this year.[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnzmk1E6QmE[/youtube][youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKmaNKDB5GI&NR=1[/youtube]On the 22nd July 2011, the Express (A NON MURDOCH Newspaper) published an article stating that “TWO of Britain’s leading former police officers are wanted for questioning over allegations that they withheld crucial evidence about the car crash which killed Princess Diana. A French judge wants to ask ex-Yard chief Lord Condon and Sir David Veness why they failed to disclose the existence of a note in which she predicted her assassination.”Express Article: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login