Bishop John will chair Citizens Advice
As the recession drives more and more people to Citizens Advice Bureaux, their national body Citizens Advice has announced that its next Chair will be John Gladwin, the soon-to-retire Bishop of Chelmsford.
John Gladwin, who retires as Bishop at the end of August, has a long track record as a tireless campaigner for justice and equality throughout his career in the Church of England. As a member of the House of Lords he has spoken out often against all forms of discrimination and raised many issues affecting the poorest and most vulnerable in society.
He has extensive governance and voluntary sector experience, ranging from working at the grass roots with homeless people in Sheffield to chairing a major international development charity. In 2008 he stood down after eleven years as Chair of Christian Aid, which he led through a period of significant change. He was also the founding Chair of Traidcraft, now the largest fair trade social enterprise in the UK.
John Gladwin said: "It's a great privilege to be nominated as Chair of a very great and vital organisation. In these difficult days the need for the Citizens Advice service has never been greater. The challenge is to ensure that bureaux are able provide support to everyone who needs it. Whatever the pressures on public finances it's essential that the Citizens Advice service has the resources it needs."
Citizens Advice Chief Executive David Harker said: "To achieve its vision Citizens Advice needs great leaders. In John Gladwin we believe we've found one. He shares our values, understands the challenges we face, and brings a wealth of experience and insight."
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