The Committee of 25 for Handicapped Children has been charged with operating an unregistered organisation that received charitable donations.

Appearing in Magistrates’ Court this morning, chairwoman Nicola O’Leary, entered a not guilty plea on behalf of the organisation.

It is alleged the Committee of 25 illegally operated the Bargain Box in Pembroke for the purpose of receiving public donations for a charitable purpose between July 18, 2013, and October 1, 2015.

Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo granted the defendant $1,000 bail and adjourned the matter to November 13 for mention.

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