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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
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
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
Guidance
Charity challenge events
10 tips for taking part in events run by challenge event companies
30 July 2018
Guidance
Complaints handling guidance for charities and third-party fundraising organisations
Guidance to help fundraising organisations when dealing with complaints about fundraising, setting out how the Fundraising Regulator defines a complaint and how organisations are expected to handle th...
3 July 2018
Closed consultation
Consultation on the Code of Fundraising Practice: 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.
30 June 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
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
Publication
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
Closed consultation
Consultation on the Code of Fundraising Practice: closed December 2017
In the winter of 2017 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice, with a specific focus on encompassing developments in the law and guidance on data protection.
1 February 2018
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
Publication
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
Publication
Registration and levy consultation response: closed July 2016
In the summer of 2016 we consulted on arrangements for funding the Fundraising Regulator through a registration and levy system. This response was released in August 2016.
24 August 2016
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.
24 August 2016
Publication
Registration and levy consultation paper: closed July 2016
In the summer of 2016 we consulted on arrangements for funding the Fundraising Regulator through a registration and levy system. This discussion paper was released in June 2016 and comments were invit...
22 July 2016
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