The Stunning have issued a statement regarding their future approach to charity fundraisers.
Bands playing at charity events is, of course, nothing new, but the recent controversy surrounding Console, the suicide bereavement charity accused of gross financial mismanagement, the band have posted a statement outlining they will be taking a far more vigorous stance before agreeing to contribute to events in the future.
The full statement is below.
"In the light of the disgraceful events at the charity Console, The Stunning have decided to change our approach to any future charity work. We will need to be furnished with a copy of the accounts, showing the amount raised, a detailed list of AGREED expenses to be deducted and proof of the net payment to the charity involved. Artists are constantly giving their talent and their time to charity shows and rarely receive any further communication after the event outlining exactly where the monies went. This should be a prerequisite and it’s the right of all parties contributing to the fundraiser to demand it."