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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Investigation summary

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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Consultation response

Charity Commission for England and Wales consultation on draft social media guidance: response from the Fundraising Regulator

A response from the Fundraising Regulator to a consultation hosted by the Charity Commission for England and Wales’ on draft guidance for charities about their use of social media.
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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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Publication

The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016: an analysis of compliance with fundraising reporting as of July 2022

This research reviews how charities are complying with the fundraising reporting requirements of the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016, as of July 2022.
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Investigation summary

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

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Publication

Complaints process

We consider complaints about charitable fundraising where these cannot be resolved by the organisations themselves. Our casework process outlines our approach.
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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. 
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Investigation summary

International Liberty Association: September 2022

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Investigation summary

LGB Alliance: September 2022

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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.
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Investigation summary

Gables Farm Dogs and Cats Home: June 2022

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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.
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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,...
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Investigation summary

The Ehlers-Danlos Support UK: March 2022

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Investigation summary

Penny Appeal: March 2022

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Publication

An external review of our casework: 2021

An executive summary of an external review of the Fundraising Regulator’s casework conducted in 2021.
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Investigation summary

Operation Smile UK: December 2021

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Investigation summary

Asian Foundation for Help: December 2021

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Investigation summary

The Humanitarian and Saving Lives Trust: December 2021

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The Wildheart Trust: December 2021

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Investigation summary

JNF Charitable Trust: December 2021

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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.
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