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Fundraising Regulator Statement on the commencement of soft opt-in
The charitable purpose soft opt-in provision of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation (PECR) has come into force today, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has announced.
5 February 2026
Investigation summary
Stoke Air Ambulance CIO: February 2026
Investigation summary into Stoke Air Ambulance CIO: February 2026
4 February 2026
Investigation summary
Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG): February 2026
Investigation summary into Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG): February 2026
3 February 2026
News
Complaints about Community Interest Companies rise by 50%, Fundraising Regulator report finds
The Casework Insights and Trends Report, published today, reveals concerns about CICs mostly related to negative fundraiser behaviour, pressure to donate, inadequate licences and permissions, and misl...
21 January 2026
Guidance
Donors in vulnerable circumstances
This guide is advisory and non-exhaustive and is aimed at fundraising charities, their trustees and third-party fundraisers. It may also be of interest to in-aid-of fundraising volunteers and donors t...
21 January 2026
Publication
The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016: an analysis of compliance with fundraising reporting as of December 2025
The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016 (‘the Act’) requires charities in England and Wales with an income of over £1 million to provide statements on specific areas of their fundrai...
21 January 2026
Publication
Casework Insights and Trends: 2024-25
This webpage presents findings from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025. Comparisons with 2023-24 use the same date range.
21 January 2026
Blog
New guidance to support charities using AI in fundraising
Many charities are exploring using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support their fundraising. As more adopt AI, we have published new guidance on the use of AI in charitable fundraising.
8 December 2025
Guidance
Guidance for using artificial intelligence in fundraising
The purpose of this guidance is to help charitable fundraising institutions comply with the Code of Fundraising Practice (the code) when using artificial intelligence (AI) for fundraising purposes. Fo...
8 December 2025
News
Give confidently to registered charities this Giving Tuesday
Regulators share tips on giving with confidence to registered charities this festive season
2 December 2025
Consultation response
Consultation response from the Fundraising Regulator to ICO consultation on new 'charitable purposes soft opt-in' rules
The Fundraising Regulator welcomes the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) preparation of guidance to support the charity sector using ‘charitable purpose soft opt-in’ once in force, where they ch...
27 November 2025
News
Fundraising Regulator appoints three board members to start in 2026
The Fundraising Regulator is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its board to help shape the organisation’s strategic direction.
24 November 2025
Investigation summary
Friends of the Nation’s Libraries: November 2025
Investigation summary into Friends of the Nation’s Libraries: November 2025
5 November 2025
Investigation summary
We R Blighty Community Interest Company: November 2025
Investigation summary into We R Blighty Community Interest Company: November 2025
5 November 2025
Blog
Five key takeaways from our code webinar
More than 1,600 fundraisers and charity leaders joined our Are you code confident? webinar on 15 October to prepare for the new Code of Fundraising Practice (‘the code’), which took effect on 1 Novemb...
5 November 2025
News
New code takes effect, marking ‘an important step forward for fundraising standards in the UK’
The Fundraising Regulator’s new Code of Fundraising Practice (the code) takes effect today (1 November 2025), following a six-month transition period.
3 November 2025
Guidance
Introduction to the Code of Fundraising Practice
This guide is designed to help fundraisers and those who govern charitable organisations understand how to meet the requirements of the code.
1 November 2025
Investigation summary
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI): October 2025
Investigation summary into The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), October 2025
29 October 2025
Investigation summary
Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG): October 2025
Investigation summary into Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), October 2025
29 October 2025
Guidance
Handling cashless donations
This advisory, non-exhaustive guide is aimed at fundraising charities, their trustees and third-party fundraisers. It may also be of interest to ‘in-aid-of' fundraising volunteers and donors to unders...
10 September 2025
Blog
Update on the new Code of Fundraising Practice: implementation period and wording refinements
Update on the new Code of Fundraising Practice: implementation period and wording refinements
9 September 2025
Investigation summary
Depher Community Plumbing and Heating CIC: September 2025
Investigation summary into Depher Community Plumbing and Heating CIC, September 2025
3 September 2025
Investigation summary
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, Acwyre Ltd and IBA Global Ltd: August 2025
Investigation summary into Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, Acwyre Ltd and IBA Global Ltd, August 2025
20 August 2025
Consultation response
Fundraising Regulator response to consultation on the Exposure Draft of 2026 SORP
In June 2025, we responded to the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) Exposure Draft 2026.
20 August 2025