Charity volunteers banned from singing at work

Staff at a charity shop in Exeter have been told to stop singing while they work in case they are accused of acting in concert with an illicit radio.



Mind, the mental health charity, told the managers at its 100 shops not to play radios because it does not have a £60 licence from the Performing Rights Society (PRS), which collects royalties on behalf of musicians. Staff and volunteers, who entertained customers by singing at the Exeter shop, were asked to stop in case it raised suspicions of radio backing and brought a £500 fine.