Geraldine Peacock
Geraldine Peacock
Overview
Geraldine was one of the founding Board members at Social Finance having joined when it was formed in 2007. In 2014 she stepped down in an official capacity but continues to contribute her extensive skills and experience to the role of Ambassador. Geraldine was appointed Chief Charity Commissioner and the Charity Commission s first Chair in 2004 with the remit of making the Commission fit for purpose to implement the new Charities Act. She left the Commission in July 2006 having laid firm foundations for the Charities Bill and with the Commission charged and invigorated to implement it. Before joining the Charity Commission Geraldine was CEO of two major charities Guide Dogs for the Blind and the National Autistic Society and Chair of ACEVO (Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations) Futurebuilders and Groundbreakers.
