Fundraising Ethics Committee
| Restricted Area for Members of the Fundraising Ethics Committee |
Membership 2026-27 (pending Council approval)
| Two independent members appointed by the Council |
James Furse (Chair) Junaid Bajwa |
| The Provost |
Professor Caroline Meyer |
| Five members of academic staff (one of whom should be a Head of Department or Vice-Provost and one of whom should have medical training, with GMC registration desirable), nominated by the Vice-Chancellor on behalf of the Senate |
Professor Paul Jennings (WMG) Professor Guy Longworth (Philosophy) Professor Julie Macpherson (Chemistry) Professor Rachel Moseley (Vice-Provost, Arts) Professor Richard Tunstall (Warwick Medical School) |
| The President of the Students' Union |
Ollie Chapman |
| A Chaplain from the Warwick Chaplaincy (nominated by the Chaplaincy) |
Reverend Annie McCormick |
In Attendance
Director of Development & Alumni Engagement
Finance Director
Terms of Reference
The purpose of the Fundraising Ethics Committee is to make decisions on the solicitation and acceptance of gifts where questions are raised in relation to whether they meet the Policy on the Solicitation and Acceptance of Gifts, and also to assist with decision making on associated fundraising ethics topics referred to it by the Director of Development & Alumni Engagement.
To receive:
1. Proposals to solicit gifts, proposals to accept gifts, or other referrals from the Director of Development & Alumni Engagement if there is reason to believe that there is a high risk a gift may impinge upon any of the areas of concern outlined in the Policy on the Solicitation and Acceptance of Gifts, or in appropriate circumstances as determined by the due diligence process. In general, gifts below £100,000 will not be referred to the Committee, but remain subject to the same criteria of acceptance. Due diligence will be conducted on all gifts above £1,000.
In exceptional circumstances, the Director of Development & Alumni Engagement may consult with the Chair of the Fundraising Ethics Committee about whether a gift below £100,000 should be referred for the consideration of the full Committee.
In cases requiring an urgent decision the Chair of the Fundraising Ethics Committee will have the authority to convene an extraordinary meeting of the Committee.
The Fundraising Ethics Committee will have the right to invite experts to attend to provide background detail on complicated matters on an as-needed basis..
To report:
2. To the Chair of Council on details of any instances where a gift has been refused, or where it is proposed to refuse a gift.
3. On the activities of the Committee to Council on an annual basis, including emerging themes and risks.
To recommend to Council:
4. Changes to the Policy on the Solicitation and Acceptance of Gifts.
Reporting Structure
The Fundraising Ethics Committee reports to the University Council.
Click here to see a diagrammatic representation of the Committee Structure.
Secretariat
Secretary: Dr Chris Twine, Chief Operating Officer & University Secretary
Assistant Secretary: Lara Andersson, Prospect Research Manager, Development & Alumni Engagement (EthicsCommittee@warwick.ac.uk)
Meetings
Dates of meetings of the Fundraising Ethics Committee can be found within the University Committee Timetable.
The Timetable is published and updated online and should be referred to when verifying arrangements through the academic year.