'Hero' plumber's firm breached multiple fundraising rules, report finds
Published: 9/3/2025

UK regulator finds 'hero plumber' breached fundraising rules; Depher's social media posts about free services for elderly and vulnerable received £2m in donations. The Fundraising Regulator investigated Depher CIC, finding 13 breaches of fundraising codes, including misleading information and inappropriate use of vulnerable people's images. James Anderson, dubbed 'Britain's kindest plumber,' faces criticism for faked posts and misuse of funds; former employees raised safety concerns, while the regulator deems certain practices as controversial and misleading.