Stephen Dunmore appointed as new Chair of BBC Appeals Committee

Governance | 1 Aug 2008

Stephen Dunmore has been announced as the new Chair of the BBC’s independent Charity Appeals Advisory Committee (AAC).

The AAC advises the BBC management on policy matters relating to charity appeals, provides an overview on fundraising projects and helps develop the strategic direction of the BBC‘s charity appeals.

Mr Dunmore will start on 1st July 2008 and replaces Stuart Etherington, Chief Executive of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NVCO), who is standing down after completing a full five years in office.

The Chair of the AAC is a voluntary role, heading up a Committee of specialist external advisers who represent a broad range of interests across the charitable field.

In his new role, Mr Dunmore’s tasks will include leading the AAC in the assessment of charity appeals, reports and proposals, including providing independent advice to the children’s programme Blue Peter on the selection of charities for appeals and leading in the selection of charities for the Radio 4 and Lifeline appeals.

Until recently, Mr Dunmore was Chief Executive of the Big Lottery Fund (BIG). He is currently undertaking a portfolio of work, including consultancy work on the Gambling Commission’s review of problem gambling, and is Chair of the National Family Mediation charity.

Stephen Dunmore said: “I am delighted to take up this role. I look forward to working closely with the BBC and colleagues on the AAC to help ensure that the BBC’s charity appeals continue to deliver real benefits for communities."

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