The Fundraising Regulator has published key principles COVID-19 guidance, in consultation with Public Health England and the Health and Safety Executive.

This guidance is part of a series of resources produced by the Fundraising Regulator and the Chartered Institute of Fundraising that aims to support charities and other fundraising organisations to be able to return to fundraising activities in a responsible way. Responsible fundraising means fundraising that is carried out in a sensitive and safe way, in-line with the Code of Fundraising Practice (the code) and current Government advice on coronavirus including working safely during coronavirus.

Requirements may also differ across the UK. So, depending on where your charity carries out fundraising, you should always check the relevant guidance and apply it to your fundraising activity, especially as guidance is likely to evolve over time. For further advice, see guidance from the devolved nations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This guidance will be kept under review, and it will be updated in line with any changes to Government guidance. 

This guidance highlights the issues you should consider when adapting the way your organisation fundraises as lockdown measures are eased.

In particular, it provides advice on:

• how to plan your future fundraising;
• how to behave and interact safely and respectfully with the public; 
• how to safeguard the public, staff and volunteers; and
• undertaking a risk assessment.

Read the guidance on the Fundraising Regulator website.