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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.
17 February 2023
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The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016: an analysis of compliance with fundraising reporting as of July 2022
This research reviews how charities are complying with the fundraising reporting requirements of the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016, as of July 2022.
9 January 2023
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.
9 January 2023
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.
28 June 2021
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...
28 June 2021
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 ...
16 June 2021
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Unacceptable behaviour policy
This policy explains what we mean by unacceptable behaviour and how we will manage this.
21 January 2021
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Evaluation of the Fundraising Preference Service
The Fundraising Regulator has published an independent evaluation of the Fundraising Preference Service (FPS). This is the first review of its kind since the Fundraising Regulator set the FPS up in 20...
13 November 2020
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The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016: an analysis of compliance with fundraising reporting as of June 2020
This research analysis evaluates how charities are adapting to the fundraising reporting requirements of The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016, as of June 2020.
14 September 2020
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Survey of Fundraising Regulator registrants 2019/20
In November 2019, we carried out an anonymous survey of our registrants. The results provide an important evidence base for our work in the year ahead and beyond.
11 March 2020
Publication
The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016: an analysis of compliance with fundraising reporting as of April 2019
This research analysis evaluates how charities are adapting to the fundraising reporting requirements of The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016, as of April 2019.
15 January 2020
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Code of Fundraising Practice consultation paper: closed November 2018
In the spring of 2018 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice, with a specific focus on the style, presentation, clarity and accessibility of the code. This discussion paper was re...
1 September 2018
Guidance
Charity challenge events
10 tips for taking part in events run by challenge event companies
30 July 2018
Guidance
Telephone Preference Service (TPS) compliance checking: quick guide for fundraisers
Numbers listed on the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) register must not be called without consent. This quick guide is designed to help fundraising organisations understand when they need to check ...
20 June 2018
Publication
The Fundraising Promise
This promise outlines the commitment made to donors and the public by fundraising organisations which register with the Fundraising Regulator. Those who register with the regulator agree to ensure the...
18 June 2018
Publication
Code of Fundraising Practice response paper: closed February and March 2018
In the spring of 2018 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice, with a specific focus on complaints handing, TPS compliance and online fundraising platforms. This response paper was...
1 June 2018
Guidance
GDPR briefing: Charitable trust fundraising (6)
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) produced six data protection briefings in February 2018 in advance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becoming eff...
26 February 2018
Guidance
GDPR briefing: Corporate fundraising (4)
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) produced six data protection briefings in February 2018 in advance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becoming eff...
26 February 2018
Guidance
GDPR briefing: Community fundraising (3)
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) produced six data protection briefings in February 2018 in advance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becoming eff...
26 February 2018
Guidance
GDPR briefing: Legacies (5)
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) produced six data protection briefings in February 2018 in advance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becoming eff...
26 February 2018
Guidance
GDPR briefing: Fundraising (2)
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) produced six data protection briefings in February 2018 in advance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becoming eff...
26 February 2018
Guidance
GDPR briefing: Introduction (1)
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) produced six data protection briefings in February 2018 in advance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becoming eff...
26 February 2018
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Code of Fundraising Practice response paper: closed December 2017
In the winter of 2017 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice. This response paper was released in February 2018.
1 February 2018
Publication
Code of Fundraising Practice consultation paper: closed February and March 2018
In the spring of 2018 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice, with a specific focus on complaints handing, TPS compliance and online fundraising platforms. This discussion paper w...
1 February 2018
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