“Our regime does not work in the interests of most people. We need politicians who will listen to the views and ideas of those on the ground, who are living with the situation – and then act on their findings.”
Adrian Cadbury, a pioneer in raising awareness and stimulating debate on corporate governance, chaired the Committee on The Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance (commonly known as the Cadbury Committee) between 1991 and 1995, which published its Report and Code of Best Practice in December 1992.
Less well-known is his work supporting many regional initiatives. One is the setting up and chairing the Aston Commission – no doubt inspired by his work with the Birmingham Settlement in Newtown . . .
The majority of Cadbury-Schweppes family shares went to a range of Cadbury charitable trusts 
When Cadbury-Schweppes was publicly quoted in 1962, the great majority of the company’s shares were held by Cadbury charitable trusts and retained after the quotation. Those trusts continue to follow the principles of their founders to the benefit of the community.
Adrian Cadbury is making a fine contribution to the greater good – other ten-per-centers please note!
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