In June 2025, we responded to the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) Exposure Draft 2026.

Investigation summary into Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, Acwyre Ltd and IBA Global Ltd, August 2025

Our Head of Policy, Paul Winyard, discusses the contents of our three new guides for fundraisers on events, social media and online gaming.

Small charities make a big difference. From tackling food insecurity to running after-school clubs, their impact is often felt most directly by the communities they serve.

Investigation summary into Centrepoint Christian Church, June 2025

Investigation summary into Sustrans, June 2025

After analysing the findings from our 2023 survey , we made the decision to pause collecting data from charities for part two of our Annual Complaints Report (ACR) for around two years.  

As part of the launch of the new Code of Fundraising Practice (the code), we’ve published three support guides to help fundraising organisations apply the code in practice.

Retailers play a vital role in supporting charitable causes. Whether it’s by hosting fundraising events, partnering with charities, or providing space for in-store collections, their contributions add...

Suzanne McCarthy explains how the new code will provide public protection, accountability and excellence in fundraising – now and into the future.

Child sponsorship has long been a means by which charities connect with donors. The idea of helping to support a child through regular contributions is compelling and has brought about meaningful chan...

This guidance is not expected to answer all the questions that may arise for those that use child sponsorship as a means of fundraising, or that potential donors might want answered. They are meant as...

Our Head of Communications and Corporate Services, Daisy Houghton, outlines how organisations can use the digital badge, and the benefits it can provide organisations who use it.

Our Policy Manager Conor Gibson shares an update on what we have done during the consultation period for our code review 2022-25, the response to the consultation, and what comes next as we enter the ...

Daisy Houghton, our Head of Communications and Corporate Services, reflects on the insights from a nationally representative survey of the general public which shows high levels of trust associated wi...

Paul Winyard, Head of Policy, discusses the upcoming 'soft opt-in' marketing law changes, and why charities should be aware of the risks, as well as the opportunities.

A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the Civil Society's Covenant Framework consultation.

A summary of an investigation into Leukaemia and Myeloma Research UK (registered charity no. 1161622) and its agency Fundraising Support Ltd.

In 2023, the Fundraising Regulator launched a review of the annual levy we ask charities to pay to fund our work. For the first time since we were founded, we needed to increase the levy to ensure we ...

Understanding the key differences between charities and CICs can help donors make an informed decision about whether to donate to a particular cause.

Investigation summary into Cancer Relief UK and its agency, Recycling Solutions North West Ltd November 2024

Jim Tebbett, Head of Proactive Regulation looks at where we are now, six months on from our market inquiry into subcontracting in face-to-face fundraising by charities and fundraising agencies.

Working with commercial participators can be beneficial to charitable institutions, offering opportunities to access new funding sources and increase public awareness. However, there are legal require...

Oliver Bayer, Policy Officer at the Fundraising Regulator discusses new guidance published on what to do when working with commercial participators and professional fundraisers.