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The Fundraising Regulator announces proposals to increase the Fundraising Levy for the first time since 2016

The Fundraising Regulator has announced it is opening a review to the charity sector on its proposal to increase the Fundraising Levy for the first time since it was founded in 2016.
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Regulators urge public to take care when donating to charity after £2.7m lost to fraudsters

The Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales and Action Fraud have joined forces to encourage people to give safely this winter.
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Complaints about door-to-door fundraising significantly risen, new report by the Fundraising Regulator reveals

For the first time, door-to-door fundraising generated more complaints than any other method, data from the Fundraising Regulator revealed.
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Fundraising Regulator launches market inquiry into the use of subcontractors by fundraising agencies

The Fundraising Regulator has announced the launch of a market inquiry looking into issues relating to the use of subcontractors in fundraising by charities.
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Fundraising Regulator appoints new Head of Casework

The Fundraising Regulator has appointed Nikki Renken as its new Head of Casework.
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Fundraising Regulator launches survey ahead of reviewing fundraising complaints reporting

The Fundraising Regulator has announced the launch of a 6-week survey to understand how charities currently use the information it shares about fundraising complaints, as part of a review of how the r...
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Fundraising Regulator appoints new Head of Proactive Regulation and Projects

The Fundraising Regulator has appointed Jim Tebbett as its new Head of Proactive Regulation and Projects.
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Make sure your Ramadan donations reach those in need

As British Muslims enter the month of Ramadan, the Fundraising Regulator has partnered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Muslim Charities Forum to issue advice on giving safely...
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Fundraising Regulator publishes annual report and accounts for 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022

The Fundraising Regulator has published its latest annual report and accounts for the 2021/22 financial year which show awareness of reaching an all-time high, as a record number of charities pay the ...
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Regulators urge safe giving to support Turkey-Syria earthquake relief effort

The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator the urge public to give safely when looking to support international aid efforts in response to earthquakes in Türkiye (Turke...
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Death of Walter Rader OBE

It is with great sadness that the Fundraising Regulator shares the news that our former board member for Northern Ireland, Walter Rader OBE, has died.
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Fundraising Regulator publishes new research and guidance to support compliance with fundraising reporting requirements

We've published new research and updated guidance to support compliance with the fundraising reporting requirements in the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016 (the Act).
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Fundraising Regulator announces new board member for Northern Ireland and board reappointments  

The Fundraising Regulator announces the appointment of Lisa Caldwell as board member for Northern Ireland and the reappointments of five board members.
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Fundraising Regulator appoints Paul Winyard as new Head of Policy

We have appointed Paul Winyard as our new Head of Policy, following a rigorous open recruitment process.
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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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