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Mason Longstaff from the Newton Aycliffe and Bishop Auckland area who was a volunteer with local charity Angel Trust has been convicted. He has been convicted with 18 months suspended sentence and had to sign a SHPO for 10 years.
Angel Trust in a statement has said:
Recently, social media content has been shared regarding a current Angel Trust volunteer, naming both the volunteer and Angel Trust. While we will not delve into the specifics in this statement due to GDPR and internal work, we take such matters very seriously. We are committed to supporting our service users, communities, volunteers and staff in accordance with our company policies and legal guidance.
Angel Trust is a charity dedicated to the people, and we have accomplished incredible work throughout 2024. We recognise the power of social media to connect and inform, but we also understand its potential to spread misinformation and incite harmful behaviour. We do not condone any comments promoting violence or aggression.
Social media can rapidly disseminate information, leading to vigilantism and cruelty, causing irreparable harm. While we fully support victims of wrongdoing, we believe in addressing these issues through the proper channels to ensure fairness and accuracy. Angel Trust is committed to transparency in how we handle matters of public interest and will always provide a safe space for concerns to be addressed.
We urge those sharing and commenting on these posts to ensure they have accurate information. Angel Trust has robust procedures and support systems in place to ensure the safety of all staff and users at events or on our premises with the guidance of police, probation and other external professionals. We have addressed the situation in accordance with our policies and legal support, prioritising wellbeing and upholding risk assessments and support from relevant services.
Due to the sensitive nature of this case we feel we cannot delve into the investigation that has been conducted by Angel Trust, however we do feel we have a duty to ensure our supporters, followers and community that Angel Trust don not take situations of this nature lightly. We have therefore taken the necessary steps along with police and probation to ensure that the said volunteer will no longer be voluntarily working at Angel Trust.
We do not want negative commentary to overshadow the good work Angel Trust does for our communities. Rest assured, this situation will not detract from our commitment to supporting the people we serve.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Board of Trustees
Angel Trust
Some Comments Have Said
- What he put my family through is nothing but vile… how he has now gotten into that angels trust is BEYOND ME. ITS A CHILDRENS CHARITY. they need to wake up.
- Absolutely disgusting that he is allowed to work for a charity and a charity that works with children! Because there is a risk assessment in place! Why do you want someone who has potential to be any kind of risk to the children you do the work for! Worlds gone absolutely mad!
- Can’t believe he was at at kids ans special kids doo last week.
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