Charities Act 2011: Primary legislation governing charitable fundraising activities in England and Wales. Sets requirements for transparency in fundraising and defines charitable purposes.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the collection and processing of personal data, including requirements for consent, privacy notices, and data storage restrictions in fundraising activities.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations prohibiting misleading or aggressive practices in fundraising and ensuring truthful representation of fundraising purposes.
Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice: Regulatory framework establishing best practices for fundraising communications, standards for transparency, and requirements for opt-out mechanisms.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Legislation governing electronic communications and marketing, including specific requirements for consent in electronic solicitation.
Equality Act 2010: Legislation preventing discrimination in fundraising activities and ensuring accessibility of communications to all potential donors.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant legislation when solicitation involves financial services or investment aspects of charitable giving.
Gambling Act 2005: Legislation governing fundraising activities that involve raffles or lotteries as part of the gift solicitation process.
