Appointment of Members to Equality 2025

The membership includes five reappointed members and four new members. They will start their duties on 1 April 2010 for a three year term.

Members that have been reappointed to Equality 2025:
- Haji Saghir Alam 
- Nick Danagher
- Miro Griffiths
- Andy Rickell
- Fiona Wallace

New members appointed to Equality 2025:
Diane Mulligan
Rachel Perkins
Tracey Proudlock
Colin Young

Equality 2025 was established in December 2006 following a recommendation in the ‘Improving the Life Chances of Disabled People’ report. The group works towards the government’s vision of equality for disabled people by 2025.

Rowen Jade remains as Chair of Equality 2025 and together the ten members will work with government policy-makers to advise government so they understand disabled peoples’ views on a variety of issues, and are able to tap into their experiences.

Minister for Disabled People Jonathan Shaw said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of nine members to Equality 2025. I look forward to working with them along with Rowen Jade, Chair of Equality 2025. These members bring a mix of experience, skills and enthusiasm to the job.”

Chair of Equality 2025 Rowen Jade said: “I am looking forward to working with all of the Equality 2025 members at a time when so many government proposals and decisions are having such a significant impact on disabled people. I look forward to building on our advisory role within government, to carry forward the vision of disability equality.”

The recruitment exercise was carried out in accordance with the standards set in the Office for the Commissioner of Public Appointments Code of Practice. All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.