# PFRA members overwhelmingly back IoF merger

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/08/17/pfra-members-overwhelmingly-back-iof-merger/
- Published: 2016-08-17T07:30:44+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Members of the Public Fundraising Association (PFRA) have voted overwhelmingly
in favour of the merger with the [Institute of Fundraising](http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/home/).**

96% voted to approve the merger, following the unanimous backing of both organisations’
boards in favour of the merger, and a consultation period with the [PFRA’](http://www.pfra.org.uk/)
s membership.

The final merger date is set for the 31st of August.

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The merger will see the PFRA join with the IoF and form a new Compliance Directorate
to support the fundraising community in improving professional standards. It will
be headed up by current PFRA chief executive, Peter Hills-Jones.

Hills-Jones said:

> “This is a big moment in the history of the PFRA and for the entire charity fundraising
> sector. Working with our members we have achieved a huge amount over the last 
> 10 years. I would like to thank our board, staff and members. It is only because
> of their work and dedication that we have been able to make such important strides
> in improving and supporting face-to-face fundraising, and we are now looking forward
> to achieving even more through our merger with the IoF.”

Peter Lewis, chief executive of the Institute of Fundraising, added:

> “I am delighted that the PFRA membership have today voted overwhelmingly to back
> the merger between our two organisations. The PFRA has a proud track record of
> both improving standards and representing face-to-face fundraising.   As a single
> membership organisation, together we will be able to do even more to support the
> fundraising community to achieve the highest professional standards and raise 
> millions of pounds for vital causes across the country.”

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