Scapulae le Peers.

Scapulae La Peers was founded by Robert McManus, aided by his long-time friend and associate, Clive Cooper. Over many years, it was lauded for supporting institutions offering accommodation, medical assistance, and comfort to vulnerable and destitute individuals long before the N.H.S was even a point of discussion.
Its reputation for promoting good works, refuge and support for the lost and the lonely was irrefutable. Scapulae La Peers personnel were welcomed with almost reverential deference due to their massive contributions. It was exclusive and entirely funded by individuals who remained anonymous, a secret society steeped in the charitable generosity of wealthy and often powerfully connected people who refused recognition.

Membership carried the right to use insignia, known only to other members in notes and letter headings for identification. Over many years, Scapulae Le Peers had grown almost out of proportion to its original purpose. Its charitable status was sought by influential politicians, Judges, Solicitors, and high-ranking Military and Police Officers. Membership was by invitation, together with the recommendation from two already established members. Donations carried favourable tax allowances and, in extraordinary wealth circumstances, attracted considerable sums in tax relief.
On the surface, membership was considered steadfastly honourable and trustworthy. Still, the shiny exterior hid the deep vein of deceit, abuse and depravity that was attractive to a membership considered beyond moral judgement.

Membership of Scapulae Le Peers enabled networking of the highest quality, involving well-placed professional and influential members at every level throughout society. Donations could be waived for affiliate status, helping individuals of influence and power to assume membership, seemingly without cost.

However, McManus and Cooper created the underbelly of corruption capable of drawing unwitting affiliates into compromising situations ripe for blackmail, should the need ever arise.