Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ban industry lobbyists from charity boards for 5 years after leaving their job

Closed 40 signatures

What the petition asks

End what we see as the revolving door between industry and charities by bringing in a 5-year ban on industry lobbyists becoming trustees of related charities.
There are examples of former industry executives becoming trustees of charities in related policy areas which we think is inappropriate but is currently allowed.

Timeline

22 Apr 2025 Petition opened for signatures
22 Oct 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 40
Status Closed
Department Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened 22 Apr 2025
Closed 22 Oct 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 22 Aug 2026.