About the Commissioner

Sir Bert Massie is the newly appointed Commissioner for the Compact. His previous roles include Chair of Disability Rights Commission and was also chief executive of disability charity Radar.

Sir Bert Massie brings a wealth of experience to the role as an international expert in equality and social policy, having worked in the voluntary sector for 40 years. He has led both governmental and charitable organisations and has contributed to the drafting of UK legislation affecting disabled people.

In his role, Sir Bert Massie will push for greater public sector compliance with the Compact, the agreement defining Government’s responsibilities in dealing with charities and voluntary groups.

Sir Bert Massie said:

I am delighted to have the opportunity of contributing to the work of ensuring that the voluntary and statutory sectors work together closely to improve and enhance the services and support they offer to the public. The Commission for the Compact will ensure that the Compact is a living document that influences action.

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Previous Commissioners

Helen Baker was interim Commissioner for the Compact whilst a new permanent Commissioner was appointed. Helen’s background in both the public and third sectors gave her the experience and expertise to ensure continuation of the drive to embed the principles of the Compact.

John Stoker worked closely with Ministers, senior government officials, regional funding bodies and chief executives of voluntary and community organisations on how to make the Compact as effective as possible and establish the foundations of a robust Commission for the Compact.

Full Media Release

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Speeches
Commission for the Compact Launch - April 11 2007

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Chief Executive Biography

Richard Corden joined the Commission for the Compact as Chief Executive in June 2007. Before that he worked in the Treasury, on the Government’s review of the role of the third sector in social and economic regeneration over the next ten years.

Richard’s earlier career included appointments in the Office of the Third Sector, in charge of helping Ministers take the Charities Act 2006 through Parliament; the Home Office, preparing the Charities Bill; the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit, producing a review of the law and regulation of charities and not-for-profit organisations;various policy and operational management posts at the Charity Commission.

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