Code of Fundraising Practice
The Code of Fundraising Practice sets the standards that apply to fundraising conducted by all charitable institutions and third-party fundraisers in the UK.
The new Code of Fundraising Practice came into effect on 1 November 2025. You can read the code in both digital and PDF format, along with accompanying code support guides.
If you are new to the code, our introduction to the Code of Fundraising Practice is a helpful guide to help you navigate the code and understand how it applies to your specific area of fundraising.
If you have any questions about the new code and how it compares to the 2019 version you can read previous versions of the Code of Fundraising Practice, view our table of changes, read more about the code review process, or contact our Code Advice Service.
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The Code of Fundraising Practice
Use the links below to navigate through the digital Code of Fundraising Practice (2025)