Resource library

Useful guidance, summaries of our investigations, and publications for donors and fundraisers.

Investigation summary

Inside Success Union CIC: January 2024

Investigation summary into Inside Success Union CIC (January 2024)
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Hospitals Charity: November 2023

A summary of an investigation by the Fundraising Regulator into Hospitals Charity.
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Princess Alice Hospice: October 2023

A summary of an investigation into Princess Alice Hospice.
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Closed consultation

Consultation on Code of Fundraising Practice: Closed 1 December 2023

The Fundraising Regulator has today announced the launch of a consultation as part of its ongoing review of the Code of Fundraising Practice.
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Closed consultation

Survey on sharing information about fundraising complaints: Closed August 2023

Help us identify where we may need to review our reporting on fundraising complaints data from charities by taking part in this survey on sharing information about fundraising complaints.
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Investigation summary

Inside Success Union CIC: March 2023

A summary of an investigation into Inside Success Union CIC.
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Guidance

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.
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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.
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Investigation summary

Cancer Research and Genetics UK and Recycle Proline Ltd: December 2022

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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.
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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...
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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.
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Investigation summary

International Liberty Association: September 2022

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LGB Alliance: September 2022

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Gables Farm Dogs and Cats Home: June 2022

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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.
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Investigation summary

The Ehlers-Danlos Support UK: March 2022

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Penny Appeal: March 2022

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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.
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Investigation summary

Operation Smile UK: December 2021

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Asian Foundation for Help: December 2021

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The Humanitarian and Saving Lives Trust: December 2021

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The Wildheart Trust: December 2021

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JNF Charitable Trust: December 2021

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