The Fundraising Regulator is a registered company limited by guarantee in England and Wales, which is governed by articles of association.
Our board
We have a non-executive Board of Directors which is responsible for our overall control and strategic direction, and whose members are drawn from both within and outside the charitable fundraising sector.
Our committees
The board is guided by recommendations from three committees:
- the Complaints and Investigations Committee
- the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee; and
- the Standards Committee.
Our staff
The board is supported by an executive function, led by the Chief Executive. Day to day operations are delegated by the board to the senior management team.
Articles of association and terms of reference
Our articles of association are supported by terms of reference which outline the role and responsibilities of the board and committees.
Committee terms of reference are available on request.
Board meeting summaries
Minutes from the most recent board meetings are summarised below.
The board met in person, and an observer from the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel attended online.
The board were updated on the current financial position and accepted the management accounts. Preparation for the 2024-25 levy was underway and invoices would be sent in late August.
The board noted the non-charity fee proposal had been agreed and the consultation had begun.
The board reviewed the risk appetite statement and framework.
The board agreed the 2024-25 annual budget and business plan.
The board were updated on the proactive regulation and project team’s function and were given an overview on the current progress of projects.
The board were updated on the redrafting of the code of fundraising practice and were on track to conduct a second consultation in September 2024.
The board was updated on the Fundraising Preference Service and the continued compliance work.
The board was updated on the External Committee Member recruitment.
The board met in person, and an observer from the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel attended online.
The board were updated on the strong financial position and that we were working close to the budget. Just over 98% of the 2023-24 levy had been collected and non-payers continued to be chased. Planning had begun for the 2024-25 levy.
The board were informed of the increase in registrants which had surpassed 6500.
The board noted that the Market Inquiry had been published in March 2024.
The board were updated on the proactive regulation and project team’s function and were given an overview on the current progress of projects.
The board were updated on the redrafting of the Code of Fundraising Practice and a second consultation would begin in September 2024.
The board was updated on the Fundraising Preference Service and the continued compliance work.
The board was presented feedback from the annual event on 12 March and discussed plans for future events.
The board was updated on the External Committee Member recruitment which would begin with online information sessions in May 2024.
The board met in person, and an observer from the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel attended online.
The board were updated on the strong financial position and that we were working to budget. Just over 97% of the 2023 levy had been collected and non-payers continued to be chased.
The board approved the Annual Report and Accounts 2022/23.
The Board noted that the Levy engagement would close on 9 February and agreed to hold an extra ordinary meeting in late March to approve the new levy for 2024 after considering all the submissions.
The board were presented with findings from the Market Inquiry Workshops and agreed next steps for a report that will be published shortly.
The board were updated on the proactive regulation and project team’s function and were given an overview on the current progress of projects.
The board were updated on plans for the annual event on Tuesday 12 March at the British Museum where the registrations were very positive.
The board was updated on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and ongoing improvements.
The board met in person, and an observer from the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel attended online.
The board were updated on the Fundraising Regulator's strong financial position. The 2023/24 levy collection had started well, with 90% completed collections.
The board discussed the levy engagement and timetable for consultation, taking place in early 2025.
The board were updated on The Code of Fundraising Practice consultation which would close on 1 December, responses to date had been positive.
The board were updated on the public research, and it was noted that the full report would be available for the next board meeting.
The board were updated on the proactive regulation and project team’s function and were given an overview on the progress of ongoing projects.
The board were updated on the Fundraising Preference Service, and ongoing compliance work.
The board met in person at the Fundraising Regulator’s offices. The observer from the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel attended online.
The board were updated on the risk register and noted the addition of two new risks following feedback from Committee Chairs.
The board discussed the Proactive Regulation and Projects paper which outlined the vision and workplan for the new function.
The board approved the Budget for 2023/24 and noted the management accounts and the satisfactory position as we approached the end of the financial year.
The board approved the proposed approach on the review on the Code of Fundraising Practice and noted the next steps, which was to launch the consultation on 6 September.
The board was updated on the levy review and that the final model would be presented to the October meeting for approval. Engagement with charities would begin in December 2023 and findings would then be published in the Spring of 2024.
The board was updated on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and ongoing improvements.