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5 October 2017

Code of Fundraising Practice consultation paper: closed December 2017

In the winter of 2017 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice. This discussion paper was released in October 2017. Comments were invited until Friday 8 December 2017.

Comment

21 September 2017

Five ways to check if an email from us is genuine

Following a series of scam emails targeting charities, Stephen Service, former Policy Manager at the Fundraising Regulator, highlights five ways to check if an email from the Fundraising Regulator is ...

Consultation response

9 September 2017

ICO GDPR consent guidance: response from the Fundraising Regulator

A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) consultation on GDPR consent guidance.

Closed consultation

31 July 2017

Consultation on the Code of Fundraising Practice: closed April 2017

In the spring of 2017 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice, with a specific focus on monitoring arrangements between charities and third parties, oversight of fundraising activi...

Publication

1 July 2017

Code of Fundraising Practice consultation response: closed April 2017

In the spring of 2017 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice. This response paper was released in July 2017.

News

14 March 2017

Registration opened for charities

The Fundraising Regulator has opened its registration system to charities registered in England and Wales, that fall below the £100,000 fundraising levy threshold.

Publication

1 February 2017

Code of Fundraising Practice consultation paper: closed April 2017

In the spring of 2017 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice. This discussion paper was released in February 2017. Comments were invited until Friday 28 April 2017.

Comment

11 January 2017

Finance and fundraising: we need better partnerships

Andrew O'Brien, former Head of Policy and Engagement for the Charity Finance Group, writes about why finance teams and fundraisers need to communicate better in order to ensure enough income is genera...

Publication

24 August 2016

Registration and levy consultation response: closed July 2016

In the summer of 2016 we consulted on arrangements for funding the Fundraising Regulator through a registration and levy system. This response was released in August 2016.

Closed consultation

24 August 2016

Consultation on registration and levy: closed July 2016

In the summer of 2016 we consulted on arrangements for funding the Fundraising Regulator through a registration and levy system.

Publication

22 July 2016

Registration and levy consultation paper: closed July 2016

In the summer of 2016 we consulted on arrangements for funding the Fundraising Regulator through a registration and levy system. This discussion paper was released in June 2016 and comments were invit...

Fundraising partnerships

Entering into fundraising partnerships can be beneficial to charitable institutions, offering opportunities to access new funding sources, meet fundraising goals, increase public awareness and access ...

Business Plan 2024/25

Our 2024/25 business plan sets out the annual objectives that will allow the Fundraising Regulator to achieve the outcomes in our strategic plan. They include information on our budget, governance and...

Fundraising Regulator fee review for non-charities 2024

For the first time since it was founded, the Fundraising Regulator is to increase the yearly fee it asks non-charities (mainly commercial companies) to help pay to fund its work.

Fundraising badge guidelines

It’s important that you use the fundraising badge in line with this guidance and the terms and conditions of registration.

Upcoming changes to the levy and registration fee September 2024 and September 2025

For the first time in eight years the fundraising levy will be increased. This increase will take place over two years, beginning in September 2024. Find out more.

Levy review: response

For the first time since we were founded, the Fundraising Regulator is to increase the yearly levy it asks charities to pay to fund its work. The increase will help us to continue providing the propor...

Market inquiry report: subcontracting in face-to-face fundraising

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. This follows intellig...

Proactive regulation

Our proactive regulatory function monitors and promotes sector compliance with the code and explores emerging and unexplored issues in charitable fundraising before they crystallise.

Levy review 2023

Examples: Specific fundraising methods

Examples of indicative changes to Standards: Specific fundraising methods

Examples: Working with others

Examples of indicative rule changes to sections that fall within Standards: Working with others

Examples: All fundraising

Examples of indicative rule changes to sections that fall within Standards: All fundraising

Business plan 2023/24

Our 2023/24 business plan sets out the annual objectives that will allow the Fundraising Regulator to achieve the outcomes in our strategic plan. They include information on our budget, governance and...