Charities Act 2011: Key legislation for charitable fundraising that governs requirements for fundraising disclosures, regulations regarding financial appeals, and general charitable solicitation requirements.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial promotions, investment solicitation rules, and establishes financial conduct requirements for organizations seeking funding.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the collection and storage of donor information, privacy notices, consent requirements, and general data protection principles.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Ensures transparency in communications, prevents misleading statements, and maintains fair business practices in solicitation activities.
Fraud Act 2006: Focuses on ensuring truthful representations, preventing false or misleading statements, and maintaining transparency about the use of solicited funds.
Companies Act 2006: Relevant for company-based solicitations, covering corporate disclosure requirements and director responsibilities in fundraising activities.
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes due diligence requirements, record keeping obligations, and procedures for reporting suspicious activities in financial transactions.
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Governs electronic solicitations and establishes requirements for electronic communications in fundraising activities.
