The Fundraising Regulator has made changes to its board, with three members – Josephine Swinhoe, Ian Karet and Barbara Kasumu – set to join next year.
Swinhoe was the first woman to become executive director of income generation at NSPCC and has held senior roles at the Alzheimer’s Society.
Karet, a deputy High Court judge, served as a legal board member of the Charity Commission between 2019 and 2023.
Kasumu, currently serving as interim chief executive of King George & Queen’s Hospitals Charity, has also held prior board roles with the Youth Hostels Association.
Current board members Suzanne McCarthy and Margaret Moore will leave to make way for the fresh appointees at the end of 2025 and start of 2026, respectively.
Toby Harris, the regulator’s chair, said: “We are delighted to welcome three new members to the Fundraising Regulator’s board.
“The unique insights and perspectives of Jo Swinhoe, Ian Karet and Barbara Kasumu will be invaluable to our governance.”
OSCR hires interim chief executive
Meanwhile, Scottish charity regulator OSCR has hired Quentin Fisher as interim chief executive from the country’s government.
OSCR yesterday announced that Fisher would serve as chief executive for an initial three months while permanent CEO Katriona Carmichael is on an extended period of absence.
Fisher has joined OSCR from the Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission, where he was head of the secretariat and previously deputy director for community justice.
He had joined the Scottish government in 1999 and spent most of his career in the Justice Directorate in various policy areas.
Marieke Dwarshuis, OSCR chair who had previously worked in roles at the regulator, including as head of policy and development, welcomed Fisher back.
Dwarshuis said: “The board is delighted that Quentin will join OSCR to lead the organisation through both an exciting and challenging period.”
OSCR has also reappointed chartered accountant Lynn Bradley, financial services professional Neil Mackay, and charity sector leader Robin Strang to its board.
Shirley-Anne Somerville, SNP cabinet secretary for social justice, announced the hires yesterday as board members until 31 March 2030.
