Ian Karet extended as Interim Chair of the Charity Commission

Ian Karet joined the Charity Commission Board in January 2019. He is a solicitor and a partner of Linklaters LLP. Ian is appointed as a part-time Deputy High Court Judge and is a member of the Civil Justice Council.

This interim appointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments. The process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. As interim Chair, Ian will serve 1.5 days per week time commitment, remunerated at £37,500 per annum (pro rata for time in service). The Government’s Governance Code requires that any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years is declared. This is defined as holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation or candidature for election. Ian Karet has not declared any activity.