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Blog
Small Charity Week 2025: A growing movement for ethical fundraising
Small charities make a big difference. From tackling food insecurity to running after-school clubs, their impact is often felt most directly by the communities they serve.
23 June 2025
Investigation summary
Sustrans: June 2025
Investigation summary into Sustrans, June 2025
17 June 2025
Investigation summary
Centrepoint Christian Church: June 2025
Investigation summary into Centrepoint Christian Church, June 2025
17 June 2025
Blog
Developing a new approach to fundraising complaints reporting
After analysing the findings from our 2023 survey , we made the decision to pause collecting data from charities for part two of our Annual Complaints Report (ACR) for around two years.
2 June 2025
Blog
Putting the principles into practice: using our code support guides
As part of the launch of the new Code of Fundraising Practice (the code), we’ve published three support guides to help fundraising organisations apply the code in practice.
30 May 2025
Blog
Fundraising Regulator publishes charitable cash collection advice for retailers
Retailers play a vital role in supporting charitable causes. Whether it’s by hosting fundraising events, partnering with charities, or providing space for in-store collections, their contributions add...
28 May 2025
Blog
Fit for the future - introducing the new Code of Fundraising Practice
Suzanne McCarthy explains how the new code will provide public protection, accountability and excellence in fundraising – now and into the future.
28 April 2025
Guidance
Guidance for charitable institutions using child sponsorship
This guidance is not expected to answer all the questions that may arise for those that use child sponsorship as a means of fundraising, or that potential donors might want answered. They are meant as...
4 April 2025
Blog
Preparing for 'soft opt-in': balancing opportunity with caution
Paul Winyard, Head of Policy, discusses the upcoming 'soft opt-in' marketing law changes, and why charities should be aware of the risks, as well as the opportunities.
6 March 2025
Consultation response
Fundraising Regulator response to Covenant Framework consultation
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the Civil Society's Covenant Framework consultation.
5 March 2025
Investigation summary
Leukaemia and Myeloma Research UK and Fundraising Support Ltd: March 2023
A summary of an investigation into Leukaemia and Myeloma Research UK (registered charity no. 1161622) and its agency Fundraising Support Ltd.
1 March 2025
Consultation response
DCMS consultation on data protection: response from the Fundraising Regulator
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) on a public consultation on reforms to the UK’s data protection regime.
18 November 2021
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
Consultation response
CAP and BCAP consultation on stricter rules for gambling ads: response from the Fundraising Regulator
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) on changes to their rules and guidance on gambling a...
25 January 2021
Publication
Unacceptable behaviour policy
This policy explains what we mean by unacceptable behaviour and how we will manage this.
21 January 2021
Publication
Our consultation policy and process
We are committed to engaging and consulting with the sector and public on important fundraising and regulatory issues.
25 September 2019
Publication
The role of the Fundraising Regulator: public awareness, trust and expectations
This research provides a snapshot of trust in fundraising and the impact the Fundraising Regulator has made in this area.
10 July 2019
Closed consultation
Consultation on the Code of Fundraising Practice: closed November 2018
In the autumn 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.
1 June 2019
Publication
Code of Fundraising Practice response 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 paper summarising our r...
1 June 2019
Consultation response
Charities SORP Committee Governance Review 2018-19: response from the Fundraising Regulator
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the Charities SORP Committee Governance Review 2018-19.
4 February 2019
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Standards: All fundraising
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Professional fundraisers, commercial participators and partners
Standards: Specific fundraising methods
Collecting money or other property
Fundraising communications and advertisements
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