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Charity regulators and anti-fraud bodies launch Christmas 2022 Safer Giving Campaign

The Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales and Action Fraud have joined forces to advise the public about how to give safely this winter.
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Fundraising Regulator publishes latest Annual Complaints Report for 2021/22

We've published our latest Annual Complaints Report which covers the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. The report analyses complaints received by the Fundraising Regulator and complaints reported ...
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Statement from the Fundraising Regulator and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising regarding the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

In response to the sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Fundraising Regulator and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising have released the following statement.
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Regulators urge safe giving to support Pakistan flood relief

The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator have urged the public to ‘give safely’ to registered charities supporting those affected by the floods in Pakistan.
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Fundraising Regulator unveils its new five-year Strategic Plan for 2022-27

The Fundraising Regulator has published its new Strategic Plan covering the period 2022 – 2027.
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Fundraising Regulator strengthens Fundraising Preference Service following independent review

The Fundraising Regulator has unveiled changes to the Fundraising Preference Service (FPS) - the tool that allows people to stop direct marketing communications from charities - which strengthen the s...
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Regulators urge safe giving to support Ukraine

The Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator have urged the public to ‘give safely’ to registered charities helping and supporting those affected by the invasion of Ukraine.
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Fundraising Regulator publishes annual report and accounts for 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2021

The Fundraising Regulator has published its Annual Report and Accounts 2020/21, which reveals the highest ever payment rate of the Fundraising Levy over the past year, as charities continue to commit ...
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New external member to join Standards Committee

Lori Houlihan will join the Fundraising Regulator Standards Committee as an external member from 1 January 2019.
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Naming charities we investigate

Fundraising organisations investigated by the Fundraising Regulator after 1 March 2019 will be named in case summaries.
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New Chair for the Fundraising Regulator

Lord Harris will become Chair of the Fundraising Regulator on 1 January 2019.
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Important alert: FPS spoof email

We do not ask for money for the Fundraising Preference Service. If you receive an email to say an invoice for the service is due, please contact us.
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Code of fundraising practice: consultation opens

A consultation on the accessibility of the Code of Fundraising Practice. It aims ensure the Code is a straightforward and practical tool for fundraisers and the public. Respond by Friday 16 November.
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Business and strategic plans published

The 2018-19 business plan and three year strategic plan for 2018-2021 have been published today. They set out the long term outcomes and shorter term objectives of the Fundraising Regulator.
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Annual review event marks second birthday and a successful year

The success of the past year is reflected on at the annual review event for the Fundraising Regulator.
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Fundraising Code updated on TPS Assured Certification

The Code of Fundraising Practice has been updated following consultation earlier this year. It stresses the need for compliance with the legal requirements of the Telephone Preference Service (TPS).
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Kieron James appointed as Board Member

Kieron James, founder of the Wonderful Organisation, will join the Fundraising Regulator board in July.
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New rules for online fundraising platforms

New rules and guidance published by the Fundraising Regulator outlining the responsibilities for online fundraising platforms.
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Campaign raises awareness of Fundraising Preference Service

76,000 leaflets promoting the Fundraising Preference Service and the Fundraising Regulator are arriving in doctor's surgeries across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Code of Fundraising Practice updated in line with GDPR

Updates have been made to the Code of Fundraising Practice to incorporate the General Data Protection Regulation, and took effect on 25th May.
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New guidance on handling complaints

New guidance released today helps organisations deal with complaints about fundraising appropriately.
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New board members announced

One new board member and two existing members have been appointed to the Fundraising Regulator's Board of Directors, following a public, competitive process.
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Gerald Oppenheim appointed as chief executive

Gerald Oppenheim has been appointed as the new chief executive for the Fundraising Regulator, starting on 1 July.
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'Bite-size' GDPR guidance released

The Institute of Fundraising (IoF) and the Fundraising Regulator are today releasing joint guidance on GDPR which has been reviewed and co-badged by the Information Commissioner’s Office.
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