4 reappointments to Charity Commission board
Minister for the Cabinet Office, Matt Hancock has announced 4 re-appointments to the Charity Commission board for England and Wales and recruitment of 3 new board members. The following Charity Commission board members have been reappointed: Eryl Besse (to 31 December 2018); Orlando Fraser QC (to 31 December 2017); Tony Leifer (to 31 December 2018); Gwythian Prins (to 1 June 2017). Eryl Besse will also become the Charity Commission’s Deputy Chair.
The government is also seeking to appoint 3 further board members to ensure the Charity Commission’s board has the right mix of skills and expertise to oversee the regulation of charities and implement its transformation programme.
Candidates will have expertise in one or more of the following categories:
- detailed knowledge of charities, including an understanding of the charity sector’s role in building a bigger, stronger society
- digital expertise, with an understanding of major IT-enabled change
- extensive understanding of law enforcement or national security, or other agencies undertaking proactive and robust investigations.
Click here for details of the roles and how to apply are available. The closing date for applications is 20 June 2016.
Matt Hancock, said, "These re-appointments come at an important time as the Charity Commission looks to complete the implementation of its transformation programme. I want to strengthen the commission’s board further by recruiting 3 new board members with the right mix of skills, knowledge and experience to support the commission in its vital role of regulating charities.
Charity Commission Chair, William Shawcross said, "Serving as a Charity Commission board member is a deep an honour and privilege. Board members play a key role in the regulation of charities, whose vital work enriches our nation. The specific skills, knowledge and experience sought in these 3 appointments will complement the invaluable continuity and expertise brought by the announced re-appointments."
