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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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. 
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Regulators urge safer giving to help people impacted by humanitarian crisis in the Middle East

The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator advise people to give support via registered charities.
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Help us make digital improvements

This year we are taking this development further with an ambitious project exploring the benefits of a digital Fundraising Badge.
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Fundraising Regulator invites sector to have its say on the new draft Code of Fundraising Practice

The Fundraising Regulator has launched the final phase of its review of the Code of Fundraising Practice (the code) with a consultation on a new draft code.
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Regulators share advice on ‘giving with confidence’ to registered charities, as new appeal launched to support Southport community

Charity regulators have today issued a joint statement on the shocking events in Southport, as people show their solidarity with the community by giving generously to support those affected.
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Fundraising Regulator recruits for committee members

At the Fundraising Regulator we rely on the voices of fundraisers on our committees to guide our board on decisions and strategy. We have three vacancies on our committees for experienced fundraisers ...
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The Fundraising Regulator announces increase to the Fundraising Levy following review

The Fundraising Regulator has announced it is to increase the fundraising levy and registration fee following a sector focused review.
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Fundraising Regulator market inquiry findings urge charities to review their subcontracted face-to-face fundraising relationships

The Fundraising Regulator has published the findings of its first market inquiry into the use of subcontracting in face-to-face fundraising by charities and fundraising agencies.
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Regulators urge safe giving to charities this Ramadan

Ramadan is a time of generosity and charitable giving amongst 3.9 million British Muslims, and it is vital that donations reach their intended good cause.
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The Fundraising Regulator announces proposals to increase the Fundraising Levy for the first time since 2016

The Fundraising Regulator has announced it is opening a review to the charity sector on its proposal to increase the Fundraising Levy for the first time since it was founded in 2016.
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Regulators urge public to take care when donating to charity after £2.7m lost to fraudsters

The Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales and Action Fraud have joined forces to encourage people to give safely this winter.
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Complaints about door-to-door fundraising significantly risen, new report by the Fundraising Regulator reveals

For the first time, door-to-door fundraising generated more complaints than any other method, data from the Fundraising Regulator revealed.
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Fundraising Regulator launches market inquiry into the use of subcontractors by fundraising agencies

The Fundraising Regulator has announced the launch of a market inquiry looking into issues relating to the use of subcontractors in fundraising by charities.
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Fundraising Regulator appoints new Head of Casework

The Fundraising Regulator has appointed Nikki Renken as its new Head of Casework.
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The Fundraising Regulator launches consultation on its Code of Fundraising Practice

The Fundraising Regulator has today announced the launch of a consultation as part of its ongoing review of the Code of Fundraising Practice.
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Fundraising Regulator launches survey ahead of reviewing fundraising complaints reporting

The Fundraising Regulator has announced the launch of a 6-week survey to understand how charities currently use the information it shares about fundraising complaints, as part of a review of how the r...
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Fundraising Regulator appoints new Head of Proactive Regulation and Projects

The Fundraising Regulator has appointed Jim Tebbett as its new Head of Proactive Regulation and Projects.
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Fundraising Regulator publishes annual report and accounts for 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022

The Fundraising Regulator has published its latest annual report and accounts for the 2021/22 financial year which show awareness of reaching an all-time high, as a record number of charities pay the ...
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Regulators urge safe giving to support Turkey-Syria earthquake relief effort

The Charity Commission for England and Wales and the Fundraising Regulator the urge public to give safely when looking to support international aid efforts in response to earthquakes in Türkiye (Turke...
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Death of Walter Rader OBE

It is with great sadness that the Fundraising Regulator shares the news that our former board member for Northern Ireland, Walter Rader OBE, has died.
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