Annual accounts reveal that the foundation — rather than Mr Aspinall — is the actual owner of Howletts House, where they live. Charity law dictates that trustees, such as, in this case, Mr Aspinall, cannot usually benefit financially from their role. In other words, they have concluded that £2,500-a-month represents a good deal for the Aspinall Foundation. The rental of Howletts House isn't the only unusual commercial relationship between Mr Aspinall's family and the Trust, either. Individuals close to the board are at pains to insist that Mr Aspinall took no part in its discussions involving the decision to hire Victoria.

Source: Daily Mail February 05, 2021 22:05 UTC