London, 30 July: The Global Warming Policy Foundation has welcomed the Charity Commission’s decision to close its compliance review after looking at complaints submitted by the Good Law Project.
The Commission examined a range of areas, including the GWPF’s research and publication review process, its funding sources and its relationships with Net Zero Watch and with the American Friends of the GWPF.
It noted our introduction of an open peer review process for our publications and the procedures in place to ensure that Net Zero Watch does not impact on our charitable purpose.
It also examined concerns that the charity was financially supporting Net Zero Watch and said it “found no evidence to back these concerns up.”
The Charity Commission has accepted assurances from the trustees that the GWPF does not accept donations from the energy industry or anyone with a significant interest in an energy company.
Dr Jerome Booth, chairman of the Global Warming Policy Foundation said:
“There are those who employ moral reasoning with little respect for opposing views. Sometimes they employ heavy handed means to shut down debate and persecute and attack anyone with whom they disagree. When they happen to be wrong this can seriously hamper good decisions and policy making.
This educational charity was set up to help generate an informed and rational debate on energy and climate policies for the greater public good. We welcome the Commission’s findings and will continue to pursue our charitable objectives.”