ShelterBox trustee quits over row

23 August 2012 Last updated at 04:55 ET


Tom Henderson was "removed" from the charity he founded

A trustee of Cornwall's ShelterBox charity has resigned over the dismissal of its chief.
ShelterBox founder Tom Henderson was "removed" as chief executive officer (CEO) after a "unanimous" decision by the board of trustees, the charity announced earlier this week.
Sir John Banham said he left after Mr Henderson was offered the role of president and it was later withdrawn.
The board said it was "saddened" by Sir John's allegations.
'Serious mistake'
A former director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Sir John said he did not agree

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