Fundraising - Legal Issues and Best Practice

Whilst you are generally free to fundraise in any way you wish, please be aware that there are certain rules and regulations about raising money for charity. If you are unsure as to the legality or appropriate nature of an idea please feel free to contact Natalia at natalia@barprobono.org.uk

The Institute of Fundraising has developed Codes of Fundraising Practice and Code of Conduct to provide a guide to the law and best practice in relation to fundraising activity throughout the United Kingdom.

For more information on the rules regarding raffles and lotteries click here.

To find out about handling cash donations from the public click here.

For the rules on fundraising through electronic media (for example by e-mail) click here.

To read about the issues involved in planning and running a fundraising event click here.

For information on data protection with regards to donors, please click here.

For any other information on the legal rules about fundraising please see the Institute of Fundraising's website.