I WISH to point out that the article in The Press of June 18 headlined “Absolute shambles” was not written as a result of me speaking to The Press.

The article quoted a letter I had written to various councillors and officers of City of York Council, but at no time was I asked for either my opinion on the matter, or, indeed, permission to quote my letter in The Press.

I am very concerned about the state of funding for local charities and the changes which are being put before us, but it was not my intention that my views should be made public at this stage.

Linda Tester, Older Citizens Advocacy York, Townend Street, York.

• Editor’s note: As our article makes clear, it was based on a letter seen by The Press, rather than on an interview with Linda Tester. We did make attempts over several days to contact her, but were unable to do so.