MPs endorse Dame Julia Unwin as new Charity Commission Chair

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has endorsed Dame Julia Unwin as Chair of the Charity Commission, following Tuesday's pre-appointment hearing.

In a report published today, the Committee says it looks forward to engaging with Dame Julia as part of its work scrutinising the charity regulator.

• Report: Pre-appointment hearing for the Chair of the Charity Commission (pdf)

During the hearing, MPs questioned the Government's preferred candidate on her reasons and motivations for applying for the post, as well as her views on the challenges facing the charity sector and how to maintain both public trust in charities and the Commission's independence.

Chair of the CMS Committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, said: “It's clear that Dame Julia has the skills and experience to take on the challenge of chairing an organisation that plays a vital role ensuring that the public can support charities with confidence. We look forward to engaging with her as she gets to work, at a time when the charity sector needs a robust and supportive regulator.”