Tag Archives: Rob Wilson

The need for politics to step back


After 5 years of the chairmanship of the Charity Commission by Tory supporting William Shawcross, a man whose knowledge of social and overseas need based charities was clearly non existent when he took office we need a new broom to … Continue reading

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A worthwhile point of view


According to this interview in third sector magazine, Rob Wilson who was Minister for Civil Society from September 2014 to June 2017 has some valuable perspectives, even if there are many elements I disagree with. He states clearly at the … Continue reading

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The ignorance of high office


One would imagine that the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Civil Society would have some understanding about volunteering and charities. Particularly as he has been in this role for over 2 years. However it appears that Rob Wilson MP is … Continue reading

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A predictable end to a sad tale


A few months ago I wrote about the abject failure by William Shawcross, Chair of the Charity Commission and Rob Wilson, Minister for Civil Society to offer Claire Dove, at that time a board member of the Charity Commission a … Continue reading

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Same tune, different dancer?


A year ago I wrote about the work of an acquaintance of mine, Colin Bloom who had just been appointed as Director of Outreach by the Conservative Party. He was speaking at a round table fringe event at the Conservative party … Continue reading

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