As so many charities are also registered at Companies House, you might like to be aware that from 8th April 2025, if you are a director or person with significant control (PSC), you can choose to verify your identity. From this date it will be optional, but it will be a legal requirement at a […]
Author: Nick Swain
Fundraising Regulator comments on Soft Opt-In
The Fundraising Regulator has used a blog to encourage charities to be aware of the risks as well as the opportunities, that the upcoming ‘soft opt-in’ law change will bring. The Data (Use and Access) Bill, as it currently stands, will allow charities to rely on soft opt-in when sending marketing messages by electronic mail […]
JustGiving to accept cryptocurrency
JustGiving is the first fundraising platform to announce that it will accept donations in cryptocurrency (in fact more than 60 different cryptocurrencies), and it could prove a real benefit, but we encourage you to undertake some due diligence before you make plans. Everyone has a role to play: You can read more from JustGiving on […]
EU extends UK adequacy deadline – a good sign
The European Commission has extended the UK’s adequacy decision deadline for 6 months, which is considered a good sign. The adequacy decision, allowing personal data to flow much more freely between the UK and the EU, was due for review by 27th June 2025, and the European Commission has extended the deadline to 27th December. […]
Soft Opt-In Bill likely just after Easter
At an event last week Chris Bryant, UK Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms, said that the UK’s data reform package is nearing its final form and will likely reach completion later this spring. He added that “We’ll finish this bill by Easter or a couple of weeks after”. That is why it’s […]