Birmingham Magistrates’ Court jails former Capen chief over £285,000 lottery misuse

By SectorWire desk · 1 October 2026 · Updated 16 October 2026

Summary

Birmingham Magistrates’ Court sentenced Simon Rydings, former chief executive of Capen Limited, to three months in prison, according to a UKGC notice dated 26 November 2021. Rydings admitted misusing £285,000 owed to Sheffield Hospitals Charity from lottery proceeds. The court also ordered him to pay £1,000 compensation within 18 months of his release.

Why it matters

Lottery executives face consequences for misusing charitable proceeds, illustrated by Rydings receiving imprisonment and a compensation order.

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