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Tips for giving safely to charity: advice for the public
Be alert to common fraud tactics when giving in-person or online. This will give you confidence to donate to genuine causes.
25 November 2022
Guidance
Key questions you should ask when donating to an online fundraising appeal
Although most appeals are genuine, you should take care when donating through a platform so that you can be sure that your donations go to a legitimate cause, and that they are used for the purpose yo...
24 November 2022
Guidance
Setting up an online fundraising appeal: advice for the public
This guidance is designed to highlight the key things you need to know about setting up an online fundraising appeal.
24 November 2022
Publication
Code review 2022-24 public call for information: closed November 2022
This call for information seeks views on how the Code of Fundraising Practice can be improved so that it provides an effective regulatory framework, now and in the future.
4 October 2022
Consultation response
Charity Commission for England and Wales consultation on the Annual Return: response from the Fundraising Regulator
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to a consultation hosted by the Charity Commission for England and Wales on the Annual Return.
31 August 2022
Publication
Implementing the FPS evaluation recommendations
An overview of how the Fundraising Regulator has implemented the recommendations from the independent review of the Fundraising Preference Service.
20 April 2022
Consultation response
Department for Communities consultation on a code of practice for gambling operators: response from the Fundraising Regulator
The Fundraising Regulator’s response to a consultation hosted by the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland on the introduction of a code of practice for gambling operators who hold a licence,...
28 March 2022
Guidance
10 steps to setting up a fundraising appeal
This guidance is designed to highlight important points to consider before setting up a fundraising appeal to ensure your fundraising is legal and ethical, and has the best chance of success.
10 March 2022
Guidance
Charity bags: advice for the public
This advice sets out what you need to know if you receive a charity bag and want to donate in this way. We also set out what you can do make it clear you do not wish to receive charity bags.
14 January 2022
Publication
Code of Fundraising Practice consultation paper: closed December 2017
In the winter of 2017 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice. This discussion paper was released in October 2017. Comments were invited until Friday 8 December 2017.
5 October 2017
Consultation response
ICO GDPR consent guidance: response from the Fundraising Regulator
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) consultation on GDPR consent guidance.
9 September 2017
Closed consultation
Consultation on the Code of Fundraising Practice: closed April 2017
In the spring of 2017 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice, with a specific focus on monitoring arrangements between charities and third parties, oversight of fundraising activi...
31 July 2017
Publication
Code of Fundraising Practice consultation response: closed April 2017
In the spring of 2017 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice. This response paper was released in July 2017.
1 July 2017
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Code of Fundraising Practice consultation paper: closed April 2017
In the spring of 2017 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice. This discussion paper was released in February 2017. Comments were invited until Friday 28 April 2017.
1 February 2017
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Proactive regulation
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About fundraising
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Fundraising Code
Using the code
Standards: All fundraising
Behaviour when fundraising
Responsibilities of charitable institutions and those who govern them
Processing personal data (information)
Processing donations
Standards: Working with others
Volunteers
Fundraising involving children
Professional fundraisers, commercial participators and partners
Standards: Specific fundraising methods
Collecting money or other property
Fundraising communications and advertisements
Digital
Events
Lotteries, prize competitions and free draws
Grant-making bodies (including trusts and foundations)
Payroll giving and post-tax salary donations
Legacies
Index
Glossary