Fundraising Regulator

📣 Setting up a fundraising appeal can be a great way to support a cause that matters to you. But before you start, it’s important to think about how the appeal will work, what donors need to know, and how the money will reach the charity safely. Our new joint guidance with the Charity Commission for England and Wales explains what to consider before setting up a general or emergency fundraising appeal. Swipe through for some key questions to ask before you start. 🔗 Read the full guidance: https://lnkd.in/e2ZjmBHD

Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy has launched practical guidance, commissioned and developed by Arts Council England, to support fundraising governance, decision-making and public trust across the arts and cultural sector. This new national resource, Managing Risk and Reputation in Fundraising: Arts, Culture and Heritage, is designed to help arts, culture and heritage organisations navigate the increasingly complex governance, reputational and operational challenges associated with fundraising. Paul Latham, Director of Communications and Policy, Charity Commission for England and Wales said: “We welcome the new Guide and Toolkit, which reflect existing legal principles and provide practical resources for arts, culture and heritage charities of all sizes. We hope that trustees and others will use it, alongside Charity Commission guidance, to make informed, proportionate decisions that are right for their charity as they navigate a changing funding landscape.” Gerald Oppenheim, CEO, Fundraising Regulator said: “We welcome the new guidance from Arts Council England on managing Risks and Reputation in Fundraising. We hope that the advice it contains, along with the practical tools it includes, enables the arts, culture and heritage sector to maintain high standards of fundraising."

Why do Community Interest Companies appear in our casework? CICs are not registered charities, but some do fundraise from the public. Where there are concerns about their fundraising, these can be raised with us. Swipe through to learn what CICs are, how they relate to our work, and what we are seeing in our complaints data.

📍 We're at gofod3 today! As Wales' biggest voluntary sector event, gofod3 brings together charities, community organisations and sector leaders to share ideas, learn and connect. We're excited to be here meeting attendees and discussing fundraising standards, the Code of Fundraising Practice, and how we can support organisations to fundraise with confidence. If you're at Cardiff City Stadium today, come and say hello to the Fundraising Regulator team 👋

Do you know when you may need to give a solicitation statement? Solicitation statements are required by law in some fundraising situations, but the rules can apply differently depending on the type of fundraising and the fundraiser’s role. Our new interactive quiz and flowchart are designed to help fundraisers check which requirements apply to them and what information they may need to provide. Use the resources: https://lnkd.in/e7xSrEgK

Thinking about setting up a fundraising appeal? We’ve published new joint guidance with the Charity Commission for England and Wales to help members of the public understand what to consider before setting up a general or emergency appeal. Anyone can set up a fundraising appeal, but once you do, you are responsible for making sure it is legal, ethical and clear about what donations will support. The guidance covers choosing a charity to fundraise for, being transparent in social media posts and other communications, using reputable fundraising platforms where possible, and making contingency plans if the money cannot be used as intended. Read the guidance: https://lnkd.in/euqrnhzG

🆕We’ve joined forces with Fundraising Regulator to publish new guidance to help people who want to raise money for charity. Whether you're running a marathon or organising a community event, know your responsibilities before you start. Read the guide 👇 https://lnkd.in/eKp7xu2V #fundraising #charity

Spotted a fundraising issue in your organisation? Self-reporting is a proactive way to tell us about a known or potential breach of the Code of Fundraising Practice and show that your organisation is taking steps to put things right. Swipe through to learn when to self-report, who can do it, and what happens next. https://lnkd.in/enGg565H

We can’t wait to be part of #gofod3 2026! Come join us at the biggest voluntary sector event of its kind in Wales and make connections that could help you move your work forward. Find out more at: https://gofod3.cymru/ Allwn ni ddim aros i fod yn rhan o #gofod3 2026! Dewch i ymuno â ni yn y digwyddiad sector gwirfoddol mwyaf o’i fath yng Nghymru a allai eich helpu i symud eich gwaith ymlaen. Rhagor o wybodaeth yn: https://gofod3.cymru

📣 What should transport operators check before a cash collection takes place? Charity collections can happen in many different settings, including transport hubs. 🚂 We’ve issued advice to help transport network operators manage collections, with checks to consider before, during and after a cash collection. ➡️ Swipe through for key points from the guidance. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eADpKgiY