LGBT Foundation categorically denies donating $10 million to NUP
The LGBT Foundation has categorically denied donating $10 million to a political party in Uganda after a fraudulent letter was widely shared on social media.
The Manchester-based charity, which supports the LGBT+ community across the UK, was the subject of a bizarre letter circulated online claiming they had pledged support to the National Unity Platform (NUP), a Ugandan progressive political party.
The letter, shared on Twitter, was dated 30 December, 2020, and was written on paper with an LGBT Foundation letterhead.
In the fake letter, the LGBT Foundation “thanked” the National Unity Platform for its “pledge to support and protect the LGBT+ people in Uganda”.
“We acknowledge your open support for our people and you’re the only political party in Ugand...