Charities Act 2011: Primary legislation governing charitable fundraising activities in England and Wales, including requirements for public collections and transparency in fundraising operations
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation protecting personal data and medical information, including consent requirements and privacy rights of the sick person
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations ensuring truthful representation of facts and preventing misleading statements in fundraising activities
Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice: Official guidelines establishing ethical fundraising practices, transparency requirements, and best practices for solicitation
Fraud Act 2006: Legislation preventing false representations and fraudulent fundraising, ensuring authenticity of claims in solicitation activities
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulations regarding the handling of donations and financial transparency requirements in fundraising activities
Medical Ethics Guidelines: Professional guidelines governing the ethical handling of medical information and patient cases in fundraising contexts
Patient Confidentiality Requirements: Legal and ethical requirements for maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality when discussing medical conditions in solicitation letters
Professional Fundraising Regulations: Specific regulations governing professional fundraising activities and proper conduct in solicitation campaigns
Local Authority Permissions: Requirements for obtaining necessary permits or permissions from local authorities for certain types of fundraising activities
