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New guides published for fundraisers on events, social media and online gaming

Our Head of Policy, Paul Winyard, discusses the contents of our three new guides for fundraisers on events, social media and online gaming.

Online gaming and fundraising

This is a guide to help you comply with the code when you are carrying out fundraising by online gaming.

Fundraising on social media

A guide to help you meet the Code of Fundraising Practice (2025) when you are using social media to fundraise

Fundraising events

A guide to planning and carrying out fundraising events, including challenge events, to help you meet the Code of Fundraising Practice (2025)

Fundraising Regulator appoints Ian Larkham as new Head of Finance and Registration

The Fundraising Regulator is pleased to announce it has appointed Ian Larkham as its new Head of Finance and Registration.

Fundraising Regulator publishes information on what charities need to know about the changes to ‘soft opt-in'

The Fundraising Regulator has published information on what charities should know about the new rules for charity direct marketing after the Data (Use and Access) Act received Royal Assent on 19 June ...

Small Charity Week 2025: A growing movement for ethical fundraising

Small charities make a big difference. From tackling food insecurity to running after-school clubs, their impact is often felt most directly by the communities they serve.

Investigation summary

Sustrans: June 2025

Investigation summary into Sustrans, June 2025

Investigation summary

Centrepoint Christian Church: June 2025

Investigation summary into Centrepoint Christian Church, June 2025

Developing a new approach to fundraising complaints reporting

After analysing the findings from our 2023 survey , we made the decision to pause collecting data from charities for part two of our Annual Complaints Report (ACR) for around two years.  

Putting the principles into practice: using our code support guides

As part of the launch of the new Code of Fundraising Practice (the code), we’ve published three support guides to help fundraising organisations apply the code in practice.

Fundraising Regulator publishes charitable cash collection advice for retailers

Retailers play a vital role in supporting charitable causes. Whether it’s by hosting fundraising events, partnering with charities, or providing space for in-store collections, their contributions add...

Fit for the future - introducing the new Code of Fundraising Practice

Suzanne McCarthy explains how the new code will provide public protection, accountability and excellence in fundraising – now and into the future.

Introducing the new digital Fundraising Badge

Our Head of Communications and Corporate Services, Daisy Houghton, outlines how organisations can use the digital badge, and the benefits it can provide organisations who use it.

Guidance for charitable institutions using child sponsorship

This guidance is not expected to answer all the questions that may arise for those that use child sponsorship as a means of fundraising, or that potential donors might want answered. They are meant as...

Regulators urge donors to support registered charities to help earthquake efforts in Myanmar

The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator offer advice on giving safely when looking to support the international aid effort.

More than 1 in 10 complaints to the Fundraising Regulator were about CICs, new report reveals

Fundraising by a few community interest companies (CICs) generated 12% of the complaints, data published today by the Fundraising Regulator reveals.

Preparing for 'soft opt-in': balancing opportunity with caution

Paul Winyard, Head of Policy, discusses the upcoming 'soft opt-in' marketing law changes, and why charities should be aware of the risks, as well as the opportunities.

Consultation response

Fundraising Regulator response to Covenant Framework consultation

A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the Civil Society's Covenant Framework consultation.

Investigation summary

Leukaemia and Myeloma Research UK and Fundraising Support Ltd: March 2023

A summary of an investigation into Leukaemia and Myeloma Research UK (registered charity no. 1161622) and its agency Fundraising Support Ltd.

Regulators urge safe giving to charities this Ramadan

This Ramadan, the Muslim Charities Forum (MCF), Fundraising Regulator and Charity Commission for England and Wales are urging people to remain vigilant when donating to charities and be alert to the r...

24 February 2025

Fundraising Regulator appoints four board members to start in April

The Fundraising Regulator is pleased to announce it has appointed four new members to its board to help guide the strategic direction of the organisation.

20 January 2025

Regulators share guidance on ‘giving with confidence’ this festive season

To mark ‘Giving Tuesday’, a global day of generosity, the Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) and Action Fraud have joined forces to remind people how to give with c...

3 December 2024

Fundraising Regulator appoints new committee members

The Fundraising Regulator has appointed four new committee members to replace long-serving members who have come to the end of their terms of appointment.

12 November 2024