Examples

This form provides some indicative examples of how the proposed changes to the code may look. There are two key themes to our proposals: 

• Combining and amending existing rules into principles-based rules.
• Replacing rules where we are not the lead regulator with signposting of relevant legislation and guidance.

The examples given here are designed to illustrate how these different approaches may work in practice. The wording used is sample text and subject to change. 

We will consult on the specific changes and wording we plan to implement in the updated code as part of an eight-week stakeholder exercise in mid-2024.

Contents

• Revising rules linked to legislation 
• Standards: All fundraising
  • Section 1: Behaviour when fundraising
  • Section 2: Responsibilities of charitable institutions and those who govern them
  • Section 3: Processing personal data (information)
  • Section 4: Processing donations
• Standards: Working with others
  • Section 5: Volunteers
  • Section 6: Fundraising involving children
  • Section 7: Professional fundraisers, commercial participators and partners
• Standards: Specific fundraising methods
  • Section 8: Collecting money or other property
  • Section 9: Fundraising communications and advertisements 
  • Section 10: Digital
  • Section 11: Events
  • Section 12: Lotteries, prize competitions and free draws
  • Section 13: Grant making bodies (including trusts and foundations)
  • Section 14: Payroll giving and post-tax salary donations
  • Section 15: Legacies