Fundraising guidance 

William ShawcrossChairman, Charity Commission

4 December 2015

Trustees and fundraising

“Charity trustees have too often been absent from discussions on fundraising practice or values” - ‘Regulating Fundraising for the Future’ report

Trustees have overall responsibility for fundraising by their charities; their role is key in setting the approach and making sure it reflects their charity’s values

Aims of the revision

• Greater emphasis on the trustee role in the fundraising context

• Set out clear regulatory expectations and triggers for Commission involvement

• Explain need to manage and balance risk and consider the impact of fundraising on donors and on public opinion

• Signpost to information for trustees on other regulations and standards governing fundraising

• Be easy for trustees to understand and apply

Six key principles

• Plan effectively• Supervise your fundraisers• Protect the charity’s reputation and other

assets • Comply with fundraising law • Follow recognised standards• Be open and accountable

Next steps

• Draft guidance and consultation questions published 3 December

• Consultation runs until 11 February – feedback welcome throughout the period

• Aim to publish final guidance April 2016