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The Daleks have helped generate publicity for charities including Emmaus, which works to end homelessness, and Waveney Enterprises, which provides a space for people with learning disabilities to express themselves through craft and life skills, and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Rhys now lives in supported housing provided by charity Emmaus, where he is paid to work.

Charlotte Talbott, chief executive of Emmaus UK, said there were "far too many cases where individuals are let down by unscrupulous providers, with substandard support and accommodation having devastating consequences for those who depend on their services".

In July, the Emmaus anti-poverty charity which Abbé Pierre founded said it had heard allegations of sexual assault and harassment from seven women and it believed them.

Emmaus has now decided to expunge Abbé Pierre from the organisation after 17 more women spoke out about having suffered abuse at his hands.