A BARNSLEY man has been given a three-year jail term for abusing his position at an animal charity to gain more than £230,000.
Kevin Proctor, of Hall Close in Worsbrough Village, admitted committing fraud by abuse of position while working at Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity (BARC) as its treasurer.
The 61-year-old pocketed a total of £230,875.36 over a six-year period.
BARC was founded in 1995 by Kath Bailey and he began working at the charity in 2012, initially walking the dogs, cleaning kennels and as a van driver.
He then became treasurer and had responsibility for the charity’s finances.
A Proceeds of Crime Act order to recoup some of the money was also made.
