The PFRA is governed by an executive board that meets in January, March, May, July, September, and November. The role of the board is to agree policy and strategy. The board comprises full members, both user and provider – though user members always hold a majority. Board members are elected and serve for three years. At present, associate members are not eligible for board membership.
The board contains several co-opted members. Co-option to the board for a year is available if:
- A person wants to try out board membership before fully committing to a three-year term
- A person has special expertise to bring to the board.
Co-opted members may not vote on matters relating to PFRA governance.
The board also contains several non-voting ‘observer’ members. Observers are drawn from key stakeholders – such as the Officer of the Third Sector, Charity Commission and Institute of Licensing. Observer membership of the board – which is free of charge – is open by invitation to organisations or individuals with a clear role to play in the development of F2F fundraising.
There are also three standing committees and panels whose job is oversee work and development in their respective areas: finance and personnel, communications and engagement, policy and standards. Standing committees are open to to all members, not just those on the executive board. Application for membership is made through the respective chair. There is no policy committee: policy decisions are overseen by the executive board.
PFRA also runs ‘panels’ for users and providers that advise the board on issues relevant to charities and agencies. Membership of the panels is open to all qualified PFRA members.
Executive board
- Michael Naidu (acting chair) Mencap
- Steve Frary (company secretary)
User members
- Morag Fleming, Quarriers
- Elisabeth Michau, Children in Crisis (co-optee)
- Craig Mulally, Everychild
- Chris Reynolds, Greenpeace
- Richard Verden, British Red Cross
- Justin White (Natalie Jones - alternative vote), Concern Worldwide
Provider members
- Stephen Bruce, Together Fundraising
- Graham Bunce, Support Direct
- Mark Carter Nesbitt, Urban Leaf
- Jane Colvin, Tim Lilley Fundraising Consultancy (co-optee)
- Russ Peterken, Gift Fundraising
- Rupert Tappin, Future Fundraising
- Chris Wichard, Fundraising Initiatives
Observers
- Association of Town Centre Managers – Stefan Gurney
- Charity Commission – Chis Higgins
- Institute of Fundraising – Louise Richard, Sarah Tirrel
- Institute of Licensing – Allan Tolley
- Lotteries Council – Garth Caswell
- National Association of Licensing Enforcement Officers – Stephanie Butcher Roger Butterfield, John Miley
- Office of the Third Sector – Ben Harrison
- Trading Standards Institute – Chris Armstrong
Finance and Personnel committee
- Rupert Tappin, chair
- Mark Carter-Nesbitt
- Morag Fleming
- Michael Naidu
- Richard Verden
Communications and Engagement committee
- Craig Mulally, chair
- Jane Colvin
- Sam Lucking, Home Fundraising
- Chris Wichard
Policy committee
- Russ Peterken, chair
- Mark Carter-Nesbitt
- Charlotte Jeyes, Shelter
- Gareth Moore, AAP Fundraising
- Chris Reynolds
- Chris Wichard
- Justin White
Standards committee
- Chris Reynolds, chair
- Graham Bunce
- Russ Peterken
- Nick Spellacey, Together Fundraising
- Rupert Tappin
- Justin White