The Fundraising Regulator has opened a 12-week public consultation on proposed changes to the Code of Fundraising Practice.
The consultation, which runs until 1 December, invites anyone with an interest in fundraising by UK-based charities and third-party organisations to have their say on the code.
The regulator said the review would include amending existing rules, examine those where the Fundraising Regulator was not the lead regulator and move the code towards a “principles-based framework”.
It said the review was being carried out to “ensure the code provides an effective regulatory framework now and into the future”.
The regulator plans to host a series of events around the UK over the next month, starting today at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Scottish conference.
An events will be held in Northern Ireland on 14 September, in Wales on 20 September and in England on 4 October. An online event will also take place on 12 September.
Gerald Oppenheim, chief executive of the Fundraising Regulator, said: “The Code of Fundraising Practice is the bedrock of charitable fundraising so it’s vital it is accessible, up-to-date and, crucially, provides clarity to charities, third-party fundraisers and the general public.
“This marks the first major review of the code in five years, so it reflects best practices in fundraising behaviour and wider trends in the UK.
“Launching this public consultation is a key part of the review process and we welcome all views, whether they choose to address every proposal or just one section. We look forward to the responses and applying them to the proposals.”
The regulator said it planned to publish a summary of responses to the consultation in the first half of 2024, before a final public engagement exercise ahead of the new code being launched in early 2025.