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Fundraising Regulator invites sector to have its say on the new draft Code of Fundraising Practice

October 18, 2024September 5, 2024 Stuart Mitchell

The Fundraising Regulator has launched the final phase of the review of the Code of Fundraising Practice (the code) with a consultation on a new draft code. This provides the opportunity for the sector to see and comment on the new streamlined code before it launches next year. Respond to the consultation here. The Code of Fundraising Practice sets the standards that apply to fundraising carried out by all charitable institutions and third-party fundraisers in the UK. The review is being undertaken to ensure the code provides an effective regulatory…

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…