The Fundraising Regulator has highlighted the fact that some charities are not managing suppression lists properly, and this can lead to complaints and enforcement action. The Code of Fundraising Practice specifies that charities must stop sending direct marketing communications to individuals after an FPS request has been received, or an individual has opted out in […]
GDPR & Governance (DO NOT USE)
New free resource for trustees
Under the campaign banner of ‘Be certain in uncertain times’ the Charity Commission is launching a number of 5-minute guides to help trustees refresh their knowledge on their essential duties. It is designed to provide trustees with easy-to-understand information on all the governance basics. This suite was expanded in November, with the introduction of a […]
Charity Commission Annual Return 2022
The Annual Return for 2022 is expected to be launched in this month, and the Charity Commission is recommending charities to file early if they can. In its newsletter, specific mention is made about new guidance for charities working outside England and Wales, and how the ‘area of operation’ should be interpreted. So please pay […]
You can help stop nuisance calls, emails and texts
The ICO’s latest newsletter says that they have recently fined 5 companies over £400,000 for making over 750,000 of what they call predatory marketing calls targeting older, vulnerable people. The ICO also shares the following advice under the heading of ‘Register, Report, Refer!’ and you might want to share this more widely with your staff […]
Get the most from your Gift Aid
Fundraisers, myself included, sometimes find it hard to get excited about Gift Aid, but we should as we can claim 25p in every £1 for qualifying donations. The idea of getting money for no effort should always be appealing, and especially when people’s disposable income is likely to come under more pressure. So ask yourself: […]