Resource library

Useful guidance, summaries of our investigations, and publications for donors and fundraisers.

Investigation summary

Hospitals Charity: November 2023

A summary of an investigation by the Fundraising Regulator into Hospitals Charity.
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Investigation summary

Princess Alice Hospice: October 2023

A summary of an investigation into Princess Alice Hospice.
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Closed consultation

Consultation on Code of Fundraising Practice: Closed 1 December 2023

The Fundraising Regulator has today announced the launch of a consultation as part of its ongoing review of the Code of Fundraising Practice.
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Closed consultation

Survey on sharing information about fundraising complaints: Closed August 2023

Help us identify where we may need to review our reporting on fundraising complaints data from charities by taking part in this survey on sharing information about fundraising complaints.
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Investigation summary

Inside Success Union CIC: March 2023

A summary of an investigation into Inside Success Union CIC.
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Guidance

Guidance for online fundraising platforms

This guidance represents the minimum standard of information we would expect donors to see to be able to make an informed decision to donate through an online fundraising platform.
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Guidance

The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016: Fundraising reporting requirements guidance

Guidance on complying with fundraising reporting requirements for charities which produce an annual report and their trustees.
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Investigation summary

Operation Smile UK: December 2021

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Investigation summary

Asian Foundation for Help: December 2021

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The Humanitarian and Saving Lives Trust: December 2021

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The Wildheart Trust: December 2021

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JNF Charitable Trust: December 2021

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Guidance

Key behaviours expected of fundraisers: guidance for fundraisers

This guidance is intended to help any person or organisation fundraising, or planning to fundraise, in the UK for a charitable cause to comply with the standards set out in the Code of Fundraising Pra...
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Guidance

Key behaviours you should expect from fundraisers: advice for the public

The following information is designed to help you understand the fundraising standards you can expect when you are asked to donate.
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Guidance

Charity bags: guidance for fundraisers

This guidance is intended to support charities and the companies they work with to understand the legal requirements and regulatory standards expected of them when distributing and collecting charity ...
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Closed consultation

Consultation on registration and levy: closed July 2016

In the summer of 2016 we consulted on arrangements for funding the Fundraising Regulator through a registration and levy system.
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