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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.
9 January 2023
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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
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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
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Unacceptable behaviour policy
This policy explains what we mean by unacceptable behaviour and how we will manage this.
21 January 2021
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Webinar: Handling complaints
This video is designed to help charities understand how they should manage the handling of fundraising complaints and use learning from complaints to help them with future fundraising activity.
9 December 2020
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Evaluation of the Fundraising Preference Service
The Fundraising Regulator has published an independent evaluation of the Fundraising Preference Service (FPS). This is the first review of its kind since the Fundraising Regulator set the FPS up in 20...
13 November 2020
Webinar
Webinar: Trustee responsibilities
This video is designed to help charities and trustees understand what charity trustee responsibilities are when it comes to fundraising.
14 October 2020
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The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016: an analysis of compliance with fundraising reporting as of June 2020
This research analysis evaluates how charities are adapting to the fundraising reporting requirements of The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016, as of June 2020.
14 September 2020
Webinar
Webinar: Introduction to the code
This video is designed to help charities and trustees understand what the code is, who it applies to, what the code covers and how to use the code, both online and offline.
5 August 2020
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Survey of Fundraising Regulator registrants 2019/20
In November 2019, we carried out an anonymous survey of our registrants. The results provide an important evidence base for our work in the year ahead and beyond.
11 March 2020
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The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016: an analysis of compliance with fundraising reporting as of April 2019
This research analysis evaluates how charities are adapting to the fundraising reporting requirements of The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016, as of April 2019.
15 January 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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 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
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
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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
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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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Professional fundraisers, commercial participators and partners
Standards: Specific fundraising methods
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