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Standards: All fundraising
1. Behaviour when fundraising
2. Responsibilities of charitable institutions and those who govern them
3. Processing personal data (information)
4. Processing donations
Standards: Working with others
5. Volunteers
6. Fundraising involving children
7. Professional fundraisers, commercial participators and partners
Standards: Specific fundraising methods
8. Collecting money or other property
9. Fundraising communications and advertisements
10. Digital
11. Events
12. Lotteries, prize competitions and free draws
13. Grant-making bodies (including trusts and foundations)
14. Payroll giving and post-tax salary donations
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Useful guidance, summaries of our investigations, and publications for donors and fundraisers.
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Investigation summary
Hospitals Charity: November 2023
A summary of an investigation by the Fundraising Regulator into Hospitals Charity.
1 November 2023
Investigation summary
Princess Alice Hospice: October 2023
A summary of an investigation into Princess Alice Hospice.
9 October 2023
Closed consultation
Consultation on Code of Fundraising Practice: Closed 1 December 2023
The Fundraising Regulator has today announced the launch of a consultation as part of its ongoing review of the Code of Fundraising Practice.
6 September 2023
Closed consultation
Survey on sharing information about fundraising complaints: Closed August 2023
Help us identify where we may need to review our reporting on fundraising complaints data from charities by taking part in this survey on sharing information about fundraising complaints.
7 July 2023
Investigation summary
National Deaf Children’s Society: June 2023
A summary of an investigation into National Deaf Children’s Society.
27 June 2023
Consultation response
Charity Commission for England and Wales consultation on draft social media guidance: response from the Fundraising Regulator
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to a consultation hosted by the Charity Commission for England and Wales’ on draft guidance for charities about their use of social media.
14 March 2023
Guidance
Guidance for online fundraising platforms
This guidance represents the minimum standard of information we would expect donors to see to be able to make an informed decision to donate through an online fundraising platform.
17 February 2023
Guidance
The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016: Fundraising reporting requirements guidance
Guidance on complying with fundraising reporting requirements for charities which produce an annual report and their trustees.
9 January 2023
Publication
The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016: an analysis of compliance with fundraising reporting as of July 2022
This research reviews how charities are complying with the fundraising reporting requirements of the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016, as of July 2022.
9 January 2023
Guidance
Tips for giving safely to charity: advice for the public
Be alert to common fraud tactics when giving in-person or online. This will give you confidence to donate to genuine causes.
25 November 2022
Guidance
Key questions you should ask when donating to an online fundraising appeal
Although most appeals are genuine, you should take care when donating through a platform so that you can be sure that your donations go to a legitimate cause, and that they are used for the purpose yo...
24 November 2022
Guidance
Setting up an online fundraising appeal: advice for the public
This guidance is designed to highlight the key things you need to know about setting up an online fundraising appeal.
24 November 2022
Publication
Complaints process
We consider complaints about charitable fundraising where these cannot be resolved by the organisations themselves. Our casework process outlines our approach.
11 October 2022
Publication
Code review 2022-24 public call for information: closed November 2022
This call for information seeks views on how the Code of Fundraising Practice can be improved so that it provides an effective regulatory framework, now and in the future.
4 October 2022
Consultation response
Charity Commission for England and Wales consultation on the Annual Return: response from the Fundraising Regulator
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to a consultation hosted by the Charity Commission for England and Wales on the Annual Return.
31 August 2022
Publication
Implementing the FPS evaluation recommendations
An overview of how the Fundraising Regulator has implemented the recommendations from the independent review of the Fundraising Preference Service.
20 April 2022
Consultation response
Department for Communities consultation on a code of practice for gambling operators: response from the Fundraising Regulator
The Fundraising Regulator’s response to a consultation hosted by the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland on the introduction of a code of practice for gambling operators who hold a licence,...
28 March 2022
Guidance
10 steps to setting up a fundraising appeal
This guidance is designed to highlight important points to consider before setting up a fundraising appeal to ensure your fundraising is legal and ethical, and has the best chance of success.
10 March 2022
Guidance
Charity bags: advice for the public
This advice sets out what you need to know if you receive a charity bag and want to donate in this way. We also set out what you can do make it clear you do not wish to receive charity bags.
14 January 2022
Fundraising Code
Using the code
Standards: All fundraising
Behaviour when fundraising
Responsibilities of charitable institutions and those who govern them
Processing personal data (information)
Processing donations
Standards: Working with others
Volunteers
Fundraising involving children
Professional fundraisers, commercial participators and partners
Standards: Specific fundraising methods
Collecting money or other property
Fundraising communications and advertisements
Digital
Events
Lotteries, prize competitions and free draws
Grant-making bodies (including trusts and foundations)
Payroll giving and post-tax salary donations
Legacies
Index
Glossary
Complaints
Make a complaint
Complaints form
Investigations
Annual Complaints Report
Other organisations that can help
Registration
Charity registration
Non charity registration
Our fee structure
Log in
Guidance
Search our guidance
Fundraising topics
Code Advice Service
Proactive regulation
Webinars
Directory
FPS
Manage your communications
Access your suppressions
View FPS code breaches
More
Annual event
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About us
Get involved
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