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Common Purpose 'leadership charity' at the BBC

Tony Gosling | 26.11.2008 00:41 | Analysis | Other Press

Scoop? Hardly, but here's an interesting list of BBC Common Purpose graduates which was sent to me anonymously. It shows, if genuine, that Common Purpose has been targeting the BBC quite specifically, as I'm sure most organisations won't have such a high proportion of Common Purpose graduates. Most of these people will probably be entirely unaware of the criticism the likes of Ex-Royal Naval officer Brian Gerrish have been levelling at the charity. See if you recognise on-air staff from your BBC region.

Surname, Forename, Job Title, Organisation, Group.

Stranks, Harriet. Regional Co-ordinator BBC - Children in Need, Manchester, Greater Manchester 2004/05, Greater Manchester, Matrix

Pollock, Jeremy. Assistant Editor, BBC WM, BBC Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham 2004, Birmingham, Matrix

Curtis, Sue. Senior Broadcast Journalist BBC Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry, Coventry Matrix 2004, Coventry & Warwickshire, Matrix

David, Clargo. Managing Editor BBC Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry Coventry Profile 2004

Bishop, Tim. Head of Regional & Local Programmes BBC East, Norwich, The Forum Norfolk 2000, Norfolk, Matrix

Hare, Diana. Editor Features BBC East, Norwich, The Forum Norfolk 2005, Norfolk, Matrix

Bell, Marianne. Managing Editor BBC Monitoring, Reading Southampton - 2001/02, Southampton, Matrix

O'Hagan, Patrick. News Editor BBC Monitoring, Reading Berkshire 2002, Berkshire, Matrix

Robertson, Peter. Managing Editor BBC Monitoring, Reading 20:20 - 2005

Stamp, Roger. Broadcast Journalist BBC Monitoring, Reading Reading - 1997/98, Berkshire, Matrix

Cornes, Simon. Editor BBC Radio Derby, Derby Derby Profile 2002, Derby, Matrix

Cook, Peter. Acting Editor BBC Radio Norfolk, Norwich Norfolk 2004, Norfolk, Matrix

Standley, Gary. Social Action Broadcast Journalist BBC Radio Norfolk, Norwich Norfolk 2001, Norfolk, Matrix

Main, Gerald. Managing Editor BBC Radio Suffolk, Ipswich Suffolk 2004, Suffolk, Matrix

Richardson, Colin. Senior Broadcast Journalist BBC Television, Newcastle upon Tyne Teesside - 1997, Teesside, Matrix

Jones, Andrew. Head of North BBC, Aberdeen Aberdeen - 1999, Aberdeen, Matrix

Adair, Mark. Secretary for Northern Ireland BBC, Belfast Belfast - 1996, Belfast, Matrix

Carragher, Kathleen. Editor Radio News BBC, Belfast Belfast - 1998, Belfast, Matrix

Cormican, Anne. Production Executive, Audio and PP BBC, Belfast Belfast - 2003, Belfast, Matrix

Curry, Tony. Producer BBC, Belfast Belfast - 1994, Belfast, Matrix

McGregor, Alister. Human Resources Manager BBC, Belfast Belfast - 2002, Belfast, Matrix

Purdy, Martina. Political Correspondent BBC, Belfast Belfast - 1996, Belfast, Matrix

Burns, Patrick. Political Editor, Midlands BBC, Birmingham Birmingham - 1998, Birmingham, Matrix

Dalgleish, Laura. Head of Local Programmes BBC, Birmingham Bristol - 1995, Bristol, Matrix

Jones-Owen, Rebecca. Network Publicist BBC, Birmingham Birmingham - 2001, Birmingham, Matrix

Fraser, Wendy. Assistant to Head of Regional and Local Programmes BBC, Bristol - Broadcasting House Bristol Profile 2003

Harvey, Dave. Political Correspondant BBC, Bristol - Broadcasting House Bristol - 2004, Bristol, Matrix

Lewthwaite, Jane. Southwest Regional Co-ordinator BBC, Bristol - Broadcasting House Bristol - 2000, Bristol, Matrix

Lloyd-Smith, Bob. Public Accountability Manager BBC, Bristol - Broadcasting House Bristol Profile 2003

Marshall, Stephanie. Output Editor BBC, Bristol - Broadcasting House Bristol - 2003, Bristol, Matrix

Wilson, Andrew. Head of Regional & Local Programmes BBC, Bristol - Broadcasting House Bristol - 2002, Bristol, Matrix

Davies, Adrian. Editor, Current Affairs BBC, Cardiff Cardiff - 1997, Cardiff, Matrix

Eirug, Aled. Head of Corporate Social Responsibility BBC, Cardiff Cardiff - 1996, Cardiff, Matrix

Gibson, Rhian. Golygydd Newyddion BBC, Cardiff Cardiff - 1999, Cardiff, Matrix

Jasani, Annand. Broadcaster BBC, Cardiff Cardiff - 2000, Cardiff, Matrix

Jones, Keith. Head of Welsh Language Programmes BBC, Cardiff Cardiff - 1995/96, Cardiff, Matrix

Morris-Jones, Gail. Acting Editor - BBC Wales Today BBC, Cardiff Cardiff - 2003, Cardiff, Matrix

Tony Gosling
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The rest of the BBC names 'leaked' to me

26.11.2008 00:59

O'Callaghan, Mark. Head of News and Current Affairs BBC, Cardiff Cardiff - 1998, Cardiff, Matrix

Powell, Amanda. Editor News New Media BBC, Cardiff Cardiff - 2002, Cardiff, Matrix

Roberts, Penny. Chief Reporter BBC, Cardiff Swansea Bay - 2003, Swansea Bay, Focus

Saldanha, Lyra. Community Liaison Officer BBC, Cardiff Cardiff - 2000, Cardiff, Matrix

Stallard, Carys. Assistant News Editor, Radio Wales BBC, Cardiff Cardiff - 2001, Cardiff, Matrix

Thomas, Mari. Marketing and Communications BBC, Cardiff Cardiff - 1997, Cardiff, Matrix

Williams, Geoff. News Editor BBC, Cardiff Cardiff - 2000, Cardiff, Matrix

Fowler, Jane. Editor Speech Programmes BBC, Edinburgh Edinburgh - 2004, Edinburgh, Matrix

Atkinson, Val. Deputy Head of News & Current Affairs BBC, Glasgow Glasgow - 1997, Glasgow, Matrix

Bradley, Margaret. Head of Resource Operations BBC, Glasgow Glasgow - 2005, Glasgow, Matrix

Braid, Nancy. Head of Programme Planning BBC, Glasgow Glasgow - 1996, Glasgow, Matrix

Brown, Donald-Iain. Managing Editor BBC, Glasgow Glasgow - 2000, Glasgow, Matrix

Cunningham, Maggie. Head of Radio Scotland BBC, Glasgow Glasgow - 1998, Glasgow, Matrix

Hawkins, Nicholas. Senior Business Manager BBC, Glasgow Leicester - 1991/92, Leicestershire, Matrix

Miller, May. Creative Director BBC, Glasgow Glasgow - 2001, Glasgow, Matrix

Munro, Helen. Editor Music BBC, Glasgow Glasgow - 2003, Glasgow, Matrix

French, Philippa. Press & PR Officer BBC, Leeds Leeds - 2002/03, Leeds, Matrix

Gill, Andrew. Merseyside Reporter BBC, Liverpool Mersey - 1998, Merseyside, Matrix

Harding, Phil. Director - English Network and News BBC, London West London - 1995/96, West London, Matrix

Harper, Jacqui. Presenter BBC, London North London - 1991/92, North London, Matrix

Howe, Tamara. Head of Production and Finance BBC, London - 201 Wood Lane South London - 1997/98, South London, Matrix

Denmead, Madeline. Divisional Finance Director, Nations & Regions BBC, London - Broadcasting House - Head Office 20:20 - 2001

Grossman, Russell. Head of Internal Communications BBC, London - Broadcasting House - Head Office North London - 1999/00, North London, Matrix

Gurnett, John. Special Assistant to the Controller BBC, London - Broadcasting House - Head Office Reading - 1997/98, Berkshire, Matrix

Huey, Marina. Development Executive (Resources) BBC, London - Broadcasting House - Head Office South London 2001-2002, South London, Matrix

Rowe, Diana. Project Manager BBC, London - Broadcasting House - Head Office London - Autumn 2002, London Autumn, Matrix

Butler, Gareth. Deputy Editor, The Politics Show BBC, London - Millbank North London 2000/01, North London, Matrix

Kehoe, Dermot. Deputy Head of Political and Parlimentary Affairs BBC, London - Millbank North London - 1999/00, North London, Matrix

Askew, Catherine. BBC, London - Television Centre Derby - 2000, Derby, Matrix

Busby, Phillipa. Senior Broadcast Journalist BBC, London - Television Centre England Navigator July 2001

Cohen, Janet. Freelance Broadcaster BBC, London - Television Centre West London - 1997/98, West London, Matrix

Fairley, Theodora. Broadcast Journalist BBC, London - Television Centre London Navigator 2000

Ganguli, Anupam. Senior Finance Executive BBC, London - Television Centre South London - 1999/00, South London, Matrix

Henderson, Deborah. Senior Broadcast Journalist BBC, London - Television Centre England Navigator July 2001

Shreeve, Helen. BBC, London - Television Centre South London - 2000/01, South London, Matrix

Van-Vark, Manon. Broadcast Journalist BBC, London - Television Centre Navigator - 1999

Vogel, Martin. Head of Editorial Development BBC, London - Television Centre North London 2001/02, North London, Matrix

Williams, Jon. Editor BBC, London - Television Centre 20:20 - 2005

Devine, Leo. BBC, Manchester Leicester - 1994/95, Leicestershire, Matrix

Harris, Melanie. Producer BBC, Manchester Greater Manchester - 1997/98, Greater Manchester, Matrix

Molyneux, Liz. Senior Producer BBC, Manchester Greater Manchester - 2000, Greater Manchester, Matrix

Wallace, Rachel. Press and PR Manager BBC, Manchester Greater Manchester 2000/01, Greater Manchester, Matrix

Ellingford, Tim. Senior Broadcast Journalist BBC, Middlesbrough Tees 2002, Tees, Matrix

Glover, Andrew. Managing Editor BBC, Middlesbrough Teesside - 2001, Teesside, Matrix

Batey, Mark. TV Assistant Producer BBC, Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle - 1998/99, Newcastle, Matrix

Cotton, Mark. Press & PR Officer BBC, Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle - 2001/02, Newcastle, Matrix

Fitzpatrick, Brid. Senior Broadcast Journalist BBC, Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle - 1997/98, Newcastle, Matrix

Scrimshaw, Mark. Director BBC, Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle - 1997/98, Newcastle, Matrix

Wild, Michael. Political Producer BBC, Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle - 1995/96, Newcastle, Matrix

Ashworth, Phil. Editor BBC, Oxford Oxford - 1998/99, Oxfordshire, Matrix

Clegg, Julian. Assistant Editor/Breakfast Presenter BBC, Southampton Southampton - 1997/98, Southampton, Matrix

Stevenson, Jamie. Journalist BBC, Southampton Portsmouth and South East Hampshire - 1999, Portsmouth

Harri, Nia. Swansea Reporter BBC, Swansea Swansea Bay - 2000, Swansea Bay, Focus

John, Rebecca. Swansea Reporter BBC, Swansea Swansea Bay - 2002, Swansea Bay, Focus

Gardner, Kirsten. Senior Sequence Producer BBC, Swindon Swindon - 1995/96, Swindon, Matrix

Gripton, Jon. Senior Producer BBC, Swindon Swindon - 1997/98, Swindon, Matrix

Hodgetts, Shaun. Sports Editor BBC, Swindon Swindon - 1993/94, Swindon, Matrix

Milne, Sandy. Editor Local Services BBC, Swindon Swindon - 1994/95, Swindon, Matrix

Stainer, Keith. Senior Broadcast Journalist BBC, Swindon Swindon - 1996/97, Swindon, Matrix

Webber, Alan. Broadcast Journalist BBC, York Brighton & Hove - 1998, Brighton & Hove, Matrix

TH
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What are Brian Gerrish's politics...?

26.11.2008 16:09

Why should we take anything that Brian Gerrish says seriously when he is a right wing nationalist who is supported by the BNP?

bnp.org.uk/2008/06/brian-gerrish-speaks-on-common-purpose/

broxtowebnp.blogspot.com/2008/09/brian-gerrish-speaks-about-common.html

And other far right sites...

stormfront.org/forum/blog.php?b=717

Chris


Looks like Scientology...

26.11.2008 23:37


This mumbo-jumbo-psycho-babble looks like Scientology...

 http://www.commonpurpose.org.uk/home/programmes/seniorleaders.aspx

cultish


Still chasing this one?

27.11.2008 10:28


Haven't all the conspiracy theories about Common Purpose been pretty clearly debunked?

"Oh - but they're a secretive organisation..." Yeah, one that's *so* secretive it publishes its financial accounts online and gets mentioned in the press several times a month.

So, what, the BBC decides to send some of its staff on a (possibly overpriced) leadership course that makes them spend time with people from other organisations and the public sector. Might be useful to get them out of media-land for a bit.

Just visited their site and apparently Common Purpose have been training asylum-seekers in Camden to better argue their case with the local authority. Can see why that might wind the BNP up.

Norville B


Chris, use your head mate

11.08.2009 11:15

If the BNP started printing leaflets about how wonderful Indymedia was would it be Indymedia's fault?
Gerrish distances himself quite rightly from any association with the BNP.
But he can't tell them how to review his talks.
The BNPs tactic is to attempt to co-opt almost ANY progressive critiques as it's own.
As you should know.

TG
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