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Guidance
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
Blog
What to do if you raise more donations than you need, don’t raise enough, or cannot achieve your purpose
Former Head of Policy at the Fundraising Regulator, reflects on the changes introduced by the Charities Act 2022 in England and Wales and the importance of including secondary purposes when setting up...
7 November 2022
Blog
Safe and responsible fundraising for the future: lessons from the coronavirus pandemic
Charlotte Urwin, Head of Policy at the Fundraising Regulator, reflects on the lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic, and how charities can make sure their fundraising is safe and responsible f...
31 October 2022
Blog
Reflections and learning from our self-reporting pathway
Catherine Orr, Head of Casework at the Fundraising Regulator, reflects on our self-reporting pathway and the development of our proactive regulatory model.
11 October 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
Blog
Is your charity compliant with the Fundraising Preference Service?
Subodh Patel, Manager of the Fundraising Preference Service, explains how your charity can make sure it is compliant with the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection law by accessing its FPS ...
6 July 2022
Blog
Cryptocurrencies, NFTs and the future of fundraising
Charlotte Urwin, Head of Policy at the Fundraising Regulator, explores cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how the code provides a useful framework for considering whether accepting th...
3 May 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
Consultation response
ICO consultation on a direct marketing code of practice: response from the Fundraising Regulator
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) consultation on a direct marketing code of practice.
17 December 2018
Blog
Good fundraising relies on the innovation and diversity of trustees
Sacha Deshmukh, Board Member of the Fundraising Regulator, talks about what he's learned from his time on charity trustee boards, and why diversity and innovation are vital for ethical, sustainable fu...
13 November 2018
Blog
People, process and technology: how GoFundMe keeps users safe
A blog by Meghan Luther at GoFundMe for Charity Fraud Awareness week 2018, explaining how the fundraising platform protects donors and beneficiaries against the risk of fraud.
24 October 2018
Blog
Commercial participators: how to find the right one for you
What is a commercial participator and how can your charity choose the right one? Jane Montague explains the value commercial participators offer and how to avoid the sharks.
3 October 2018
Consultation response
Consultation on the charity digital code: response from the Fundraising Regulator
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the steering group of organisations consulting on the Charity Digital Code of Practice.
24 September 2018
Consultation response
NCVO consultation on a charity code of ethics: response from the Fundraising Regulator
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the NCVO (the National Council for Voluntary Organisations) consultation on a charity code of ethics.
13 September 2018
Blog
Back to basics on fundraising standards
The latest consultation aims to make the Code of Fundraising Practice accessible to everyone. Former Policy Manager Stephen Service explains why we need your feedback.
10 September 2018
Publication
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
Blog
Effective regulation, effective fundraising, effective charities
A response from Chief Executive Gerald Oppenheim to David Ainsworth of Civil Society.
22 August 2018
Guidance
Charity challenge events
10 tips for taking part in events run by challenge event companies
30 July 2018
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