RSPCA warned over six-figure 'age discrimination' pay-off

The RSPCA has received an official warning from the Charity Commission following a six-figure pay-off to a former Chief Executive - BBC reports.

The inquiry was triggered following a report in The Times that found the former Acting CEO Michael Ward was paid a sum over his £150,000 salary when he left.

Ward, 57, who was appointed as interim chief executive in June 2017, allegedly received the pay-off after he said he did not get the permanent post due to his age.

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The Times reported that Ward claimed he was a victim of age discrimination when a younger candidate was appointed to the role permanently. Ward purportedly challenged the recruitment process before accepting a settlement well over his six-figure salary.