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I think this FAQ is interesting too:-

13. I’ve heard that Kate and Gerry McCann might benefit from the Fund. Is this true?
Yes – the Fund provides support to Kate and Gerry. One of the reasons the Fund was established was to support Madeleine’s family. The objects specifically include financial assistance. The directors approve all payments to Kate and Gerry, with family members not having a vote. When considering whether proposed payments are reasonable, the directors consider donor intentions in addition to the Fund’s objects.
To date, much of the expenditure incurred by Kate and Gerry has been covered by donations in kind being made by generous benefactors.

I wonder how many donors knew what the money would be used for when they made their donation?

I can see there being some bad feeling between the family members and non-family members of the board when it comes down to deciding whether to allow "financial assistance" payments to be made to members of the family.

As for using the fund money to pay for publicity items, such as wristbands & T-shirts, wouldn't you think that the McCanns would prefer to use their own money to pay for such items? Wouldn't you think that it would make them feel that little bit better about themselves if they put their hands in their pockets and paid for items publicising the disappearance of their own daughter, then donated the proceeds to the fund.