CABINET OFFICE News
Release (CAB/076/08) issued by The Government News Network on 1 July 2008
Phil Hope,
Minister for the Third Sector, has today appointed the panel of
the new Third Sector Advisory Body (TSAB). The new panel members
bring experience from the third sector and beyond. TSAB has been
set up to provide ministers with clear and authoritative advice on
policy regarding the third sector, including charities, voluntary
groups and social enterprises.
Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, said:
'The advisory body has a hugely important role in helping
the Government make the right choices for a thriving third sector.
I am confident their expertise experience and authority will prove
invaluable in our drive to support the third sector and the
increasingly important part it plays in society.'
Baroness Jill Pitkeathley, OBE who was appointed as the chair of
TSAB on 9th April, said:
'I'm delighted with these appointments. Their range of
experience and backgrounds will ensure a robust advisory body that
won't be afraid to talk straight. We will start work as soon
as possible to ensure that the third sector's interests are
put at the heart of policy making.'
The TSAB panel is:
Lynne Berry OBE, Chief Executive, WRVS
Stan Crawford OBE, Managing Director, Sherwood Energy Village
Stephen Dunmore, Consultant & former CEO, Big Lottery Fund
Clare Gilhooly, Chief Executive, Cambridge House
Michael Kelly, Europe Head Corporate Social Responsibility, KPMG
John Knight, Head of External Policy, Leonard Cheshire
Bhupendra Mistry, Board Member Carnegie UK Trust, Harvest Housing
Group & BBC World Service
Penny Newman OBE, Non Executive Director Social Finance Ltd,
former CEO Cafe Direct Plc and Social Enterprise Ambassador
Cliff Prior CBE, Chief Executive, UnLtd
Abbie Rumbold, Partner, Bates Wells & Braithwaite
Danielle Walker Palmour, Director, Friends Provident Foundation
Sir Nick Young, Chief Executive, British Red Cross
The Third Sector Advisory Body was a commitment of the Third
Sector Review published in 2007. The appointments will be until
March 2011. The positions have a remuneration of £250 per day for
an estimated 15 days per year. These appointments have been made
in accordance with the OCPA Code of Practice. All appointments are
made on merit and political activity plays no part in the
selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan
recommendations there is a requirement for appointees'
political activity (if declared) to be made public. Stan Crawford
was an elected Member of Newark and Sherwood District Council and
is still a member of Ollerton and Boughton Parish Council. John
Knight has supported his local Labour Party parliamentary
candidate in 2001. Abbie Rumbold has declared membership of and
relevant activity with the Labour party. No other appointee
declared political activity.
Note to Editors
1. As part of the Cabinet Office, the Office of the Third Sector
leads work across government to support the environment for a
thriving third sector (voluntary and community groups, social
enterprises, charities, cooperatives and mutuals), enabling the
sector to campaign for change, deliver public services, promote
social enterprise and strengthen communities.
2. The Chair will report to the Minister for the Third Sector
with responsibility to lead the OTS Advisory Body to offer high
quality, timely advice to the Minister for the Third Sector and to
senior officials in the Office of the Third Sector. More info at
http://www.otsadvisorybody.org.uk
3. The Third Sector Review was produced following the widest ever
consultation with the third sector. It sets the framework for the
partnership between government and the sector for the next decade
and includes £515million funding over the next three years http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/third_sector_review.aspx
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