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Public urged to donate safely this Christmas as it’s revealed £1.6m was lost to online charity fraud over the past year 

The Fundraising Regulator, the Charity Commission for England and Wales, National Trading Standards and Action Fraud are joining forces to call on the public to give safely when donating online, as da...
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Fundraising Regulator’s Annual Complaints Report finds complaints about online fundraising increased by 252% during the pandemic

The Fundraising Regulator has published our Annual Complaints Report, which analyses complaints we have received, alongside complaints reported by some of the UK’s largest charities between 1 April 20...
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WITHDRAWN Coronavirus (COVID-19): Statement from Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (July 2021)

This advice was withdrawn in February 2022. In July 2021, the Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising issued a statement following UK government announcements.
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Amendment to standard 12.6.2 (free draws) of the Code of Fundraising Practice

The Fundraising Regulator will be making a minor change to the current wording of standard 12.6.2 in the Code of Fundraising Practice to reflect more accurately the legislation which underpins the sta...
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WITHDRAWN Coronavirus (COVID-19): Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising publish new guidance to support the return of in-person events and community fundraising (April 2021)

This advice was withdrawn. The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising have today published two new pieces of guidance to support charitable organisations as they plan their retur...
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WITHDRAWN Coronavirus (COVID-19): Statement from Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (April 2021)

This advice was withdrawn in July 2021. In April 2021, the Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising issued a statement following UK government announcements.
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Fundraising Regulator publishes annual report and accounts for 1 September 2019 to 31 August 2020

Today we published our latest Annual Report and Accounts, which highlight how we reprioritised our work amid the unprecedented challenges facing the fundraising sector from March 2020 onwards.
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WITHDRAWN Coronavirus (COVID-19): Statement from Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (Jan 2021)

This advice was withdrawn in April 2021. In January 2021, the Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising issued a statement following UK government announcements.
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Fundraising Regulator appoints Charlotte Urwin as new Head of Policy

The Fundraising Regulator has appointed Charlotte Urwin as its new Head of Policy.
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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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