New Appointment: Lord Grade Named Interim Head of the Fundraising Regulatory body
Michael Grade has been appointed as the interim Chair of the Charity Fundraising Regulator, a new body set up to restore public trust and confidence in charity fundraising. Lord Grade, who has a wealth of experience leading large organizations, will drive forward the new self-regulatory system recommended in the Etherington Review.
The appointment comes after the Etherington Review into fundraising practices found unacceptable practices in May. Lord Grade will work with charities to build the tough new self-regulatory system, ensuring public trust in the charity sector is not abused.
As interim chair, Michael Grade will be remunerated £500 per day for at least 4 days per month for a 12-month period, with the possibility of reappointment. The role is crucial in restoring public trust in the charity sector, which is among the most charitable on earth, according to Lord Grade.
The position of Deputy Chairman of the new donation regulatory body is yet to be filled, with the name of the individual not provided in the available information. Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson, commented on the appointment, but no specific statement was provided.
Lord Grade, who has previously led the Science Museum, Band Aid, the Samaritans, London Weekend Television, the BBC, ITV, and Channel Four Television, will appoint a board and chief executive for the new body. He is expected to implement all recommendations laid out in Sir Stuart Etherington's review of fundraising in full.
The new fundraising body is being established to address concerns over unacceptable practices in charity fundraising and to ensure that charities operate with transparency and integrity. The body will be led by Lord Grade, who will work closely with charities to establish a robust self-regulatory system.
The interim chair's role is to work with charities to ensure that public trust in the charity sector is not abused. Lord Grade will drive forward the new self-regulatory system recommended in the Etherington Review, aiming to restore public trust and confidence in charity fundraising.
