Robin Guthrie (charity administrator)
Robin Isles Loftus Guthrie (27 June 1937 – 12 April 2009) was a British teacher, public servant and chairman of several charities.[1][2][3]
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| Born | 27 June 1937 Cambridge, England |
| Died | 12 April 2009 (aged 71) York, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher Public servant Trustee |
| Known for | Former director of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation Director of Social and Economic Affairs at the Council of Europe |
Biography
Early life
Guthrie was born in Cambridge and attended Clifton College. He gained a certificate in education from Liverpool University and a MSc in economics from the London School of Economics.[3]
Career
Guthrie became head of Cambridge House in 1962.[3] In 1969 he became the social development officer for the New Town in Peterborough.[2] In 1975–1979 he was the assistant director of the social work service at the Department of Health and Social Security and in 1979 became director of the Joseph Rowntree Memorial Trust.[2] In 1988 he returned to London as the Chief Charity Commissioner in a bid to update the department. His work in the department helped lead to the Charities Act (1993).[3] In 1992 he was appointed director of Social and Economic Affairs at the Council of Europe.[3][2] He was a Trustee of the Thalidomide Trust UK, a founding chairman of the York Early Music Foundation and the founding chairman of York Museums Trust when it was formed in 2002, a governor of York St John University and chairman of York-based charity Jessie’s Fund.[1]
Death
Gurthrie died suddenly in hospital. His funeral was held at York Minster on 1 May 2009.[1]
References
- "Tributes paid to charity stalwart Robin Guthrie". York Press. 22 April 2009.
- "Robin Guthrie: Charity commissioner and promoter of European co-operation". The Guardian. 17 June 2009.
- "Robin Guthrie: Public servant who overhauled the Rowntree Trust and the Charities Commission". The Independent. 15 May 2009.