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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.

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

Finance and fundraising: we need better partnerships

Andrew O'Brien, former Head of Policy and Engagement for the Charity Finance Group, writes about why finance teams and fundraisers need to communicate better in order to ensure enough income is genera...

11 January 2017

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.

Closed consultation

Consultation on registration and levy: closed July 2016

In the summer of 2016 we consulted on arrangements for funding the Fundraising Regulator through a registration and levy system.

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...

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Solicitation statement requirements are set out in legislation, which means, by law, organisations must follow them. However, it can be challenging to understand when and how these obligations apply i...

What we can and cannot consider

We deal with complaints about charitable fundraising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Concerns as a member of the public

Our service is free and can be used by anyone who believes they have been affected by poor fundraising practice.

A charitable organisation wanting to self-report

Fundraisers and others working for a charity can self-report if they are aware of a known or potential breach of the code

Review of casework decisions

Our decisions are final and there is no process of appeal. However, the parties involved in a decision may request a review of a decision not to investigate or an investigation decision.

Find safeguarding guidance and information on reporting fundraising concerns involving vulnerable people.

Concerns as a whistleblower

If you have a fundraising concern as a member of staff or a fundraiser representing a charitable organisation, you may be considered a ‘whistleblower’. As such, we may treat your complaint a bit diffe...

Financial report

Governance report

Directors’ report

Annual report and accounts 2024/25

This annual report covers the Fundraising Regulator’s work from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025, a year that marked an important point of transition for fundraising regulation in the UK.

Previous versions of the Code of Fundraising Practice

Our Code of Fundraising Practice (the code) has evolved over time to reflect the realities of modern fundraising. Below is an archive of all previous versions of the code

Fundraising Regulator artificial intelligence (AI) policy

At the Fundraising Regulator we recognise the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the charitable fundraising sector.

Code review 2022-25

Between October 2022 and November 2024 we carried out a process of reviewing and updating the Code of Fundraising Practice

Code support guides

We have created code support guides to help you meet the code in three key areas. These include a list of top tips to help you in your fundraising activity.

Code 2025 change log

This page sets out details of all changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice, first published on Monday 28 April 2025.