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Guidance for charitable institutions working with professional fundraisers

Working with professional fundraisers can help charitable institutions meet their fundraising goals and access external skills, knowledge and experience. However, there are legal requirements with whi...

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St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church: August 2024

Investigation summary into St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church: August 2024

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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Penny Appeal: June 2024

Investigation summary into Penny Appeal: June 2024

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Breast Cancer Now and APPCO UK: May 2024

Investigation summary into Breast Cancer Now and APPCO UK: May 2024

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SOS Children’s Villages UK and Zen Fundraising Ltd: May 2024

Investigation summary into SOS Children's Villages UK and Zen Fundraising Ltd: May 2024

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 ...

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.

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.

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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Inside Success Union CIC: January 2024

Investigation summary into Inside Success Union CIC (January 2024)

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.

6 December 2023

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.

28 November 2023

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.

9 November 2023

Investigation summary

Hospitals Charity: November 2023

A summary of an investigation by the Fundraising Regulator into Hospitals Charity.

1 November 2023

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.

12 October 2023

Investigation summary

Princess Alice Hospice: October 2023

A summary of an investigation into Princess Alice Hospice.

Fundraising Regulator appoints new Head of Casework

The Fundraising Regulator has appointed Nikki Renken as its new Head of Casework.

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

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.

6 September 2023

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...

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.

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.

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.