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GDPR briefing: Fundraising (2)
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) produced six data protection briefings in February 2018 in advance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becoming eff...
26 February 2018
Guidance
GDPR briefing: Introduction (1)
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) produced six data protection briefings in February 2018 in advance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becoming eff...
26 February 2018
Guidance
GDPR briefing: Legacies (5)
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) produced six data protection briefings in February 2018 in advance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becoming eff...
26 February 2018
Consultation response
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.
9 September 2017
Guidance
GDPR briefing: Community fundraising (3)
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) produced six data protection briefings in February 2018 in advance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becoming eff...
26 February 2018
Guidance
GDPR briefing: Corporate fundraising (4)
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) produced six data protection briefings in February 2018 in advance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becoming eff...
26 February 2018
Guidance
GDPR briefing: Charitable trust fundraising (6)
The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIoF) produced six data protection briefings in February 2018 in advance of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becoming eff...
26 February 2018
Fundraising Code
 

3. Processing personal data (information)

This section sets out the standards we expect when you process personal data, including standards related to direct marketing.
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Data protection
Many charities use individuals' personal data to better target their fundraising communications and maintain supporter records. The General Data Protection Regulation (enacted in the UK as the Data...
Publication
Code of Fundraising Practice response paper: closed December 2017
In the winter of 2017 we consulted on changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice. This response paper was released in February 2018.
1 February 2018
Consultation response
ICO consultation on a direct marketing code of practice: response from the Fundraising Regulator
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) consultation on a direct marketing code of practice.
17 December 2018
Consultation response
DCMS consultation on data protection: response from the Fundraising Regulator
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) on a public consultation on reforms to the UK’s data protection regime.
18 November 2021
Publication
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.
5 October 2017
Grant makers and trusts
There are many sources of funding available for charities through grant makers, trusts and foundations. Most of these will grant funding according to specific criteria, for example specifying that a p...
Consultation response
ICO draft Direct Marketing Code of Practice: response from the Fundraising Regulator 
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) consultation on the draft Direct Marketing Code of Practice.
2 March 2020
Legacy Fundraising
Legacy fundraising is the practice of asking individuals to leave a gift to a charity in their Will. Legacies can be a sensitive issue for individuals and their families. So fundraisers need to ensure...
Publication
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.
1 February 2017
News
Fundraising Regulator publishes information on what charities need to know about the changes to ‘soft opt-in'
The Fundraising Regulator has published information on what charities should know about the new rules for charity direct marketing after the Data (Use and Access) Act received Royal Assent on 19 June ...
1 July 2025
Fundraising Code
 

5. Volunteers

This section contains standards on working with volunteer fundraisers, where their activity is known to your organisation.
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Other organisations that can help
If your complaint is not about charitable fundraising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, these other organisations may be able to help you.
Blog
Preparing for 'soft opt-in': balancing opportunity with caution
Paul Winyard, Head of Policy, discusses the upcoming 'soft opt-in' marketing law changes, and why charities should be aware of the risks, as well as the opportunities.
6 March 2025
Fundraising Code
 

6. Fundraising involving children

This section includes standards on minimum age restrictions that apply when fundraising, and standards to protect children and their data.
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Consultation response
Consultation on the charity digital code: response from the Fundraising Regulator
A response from the Fundraising Regulator to the steering group of organisations consulting on the Charity Digital Code of Practice.
24 September 2018
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