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New fundraising code published

July 6, 2019July 2, 2019 Stuart Mitchell

The newly improved Code of Fundraising Practice has just been published by the Fundraising Regulator, and will come into effect in October 2019. The changes are designed to make it easier for fundraisers, charities and third-party organisations to understand the standards expected of them when fundraising. The new code is also easier for the public to use, so they can know what to expect from ethical fundraising. The changes include: adding the rulebooks and legal appendices to the code, so that all standards can be found in one place a…

Code of fundraising practice: consultation opens

September 14, 2018September 13, 2018 Stuart Mitchell

A consultation on the accessibility of the fundraising code is now open. It aims to ensure the code is a straightforward and practical tool for fundraisers and the public. The consultation looks at the style, presentation, clarity and accessibility of the code. The Fundraising Regulator is asking for feedback on a new draft that includes: A new table of contents and simple ordering of the content. A “plain English” review of the language used in the code. A new introduction. A glossary of key terms used within the code. A table…