‘We R Blighty’ outside M&S

[6musicdad]

https://www.the-londoner.co.uk/we-r-blighty-fake-charity/
 

‘We R Blighty’ are asking for donations outside M&S. just be aware they are not a registered charity… can we get them moved on?

[Jenijenjen]

There was a previous thread about them about 6 months ago. Since then, they have been found guilty and fined for illegal street trading and collections in June in the City of London.

https://news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/we-r-blighty-pleads-guilty-of-illegal-street-trading-and-collections-in-the-city/

 

Edited Saturday at 12:35 by Jenijenjen

[ianr]

> There was a previous thread about them about 6 months ago.

https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/360001-warning-we-r-blighty-outside-ms/   (April 2025)

 

[portioncontrol]

Yes, I did the post a few months ago - also be aware they're often at the end of London Bridge. If you see anyone donating, you should advise them otherwise.

[Sue]

On 20/09/2025 at 13:29, Jenijenjen said:

There was a previous thread about them about 6 months ago. Since then, they have been found guilty and fined for illegal street trading and collections in June in the City of London.

https://news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/we-r-blighty-pleads-guilty-of-illegal-street-trading-and-collections-in-the-city/

 

What is the "sale of articles for private gain" mentioned on here?

Are they selling stuff?

I thought they were "just" collecting illegally in the streets (and apparently, according to that link) pocketing half the proceeds.