Claims of 'toxic culture' at Queen's horse charity

The UK's largest horse charity is being scrutinised by the Charity Commission amid claims staff were forced out by a "toxic culture". But the Telegraph has spoken to more than 20 former staff and volunteers who have raised concerns about the working environment within the organisation, with a number claiming there is a "toxic culture". An investigation by the Telegraph has also found that the British Horse Society has “overspent” hundreds of thousands of pounds on an IT project and made payments to staff who signed controversial non-disclosure agreements when they left the organisation. The Telegraph understands that the charity, which had an £11m income last financial year, has signed NDAs with at least six members of staff when they left the organisation.