PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Ban industry lobbyists from charity boards for 5 years after leaving their job
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.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
40
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 40/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 40/100,000
Background
There are examples of former industry executives becoming trustees of charities in related policy areas which we think is inappropriate but is currently allowed.