Charity fundraising is something that people raise concerns with the PCC about. Concerns are often about the tactics used by fundraisers and marketers working for charities. We also get questions about how much money charities can spend on fundraising and other activities.
These questions provide answers to the most common questions and concerns we hear at the PCC about charity fundraising.
How can charities raise funds?
If a charity complies with relevant fundraising or other regulatory requirements, it can raise funds in any way it chooses. Charities raise funds in a variety of ways, including:
- Fundraising
- Fee-for-service work
- Membership fees
- Grants from grant-making bodies and funders (such as government agencies or philanthropic trusts and foundations)
- Corporate sponsorship or partnerships
- Running opportunity shops or selling items (such as merchandise or having a bake sale).
Although what constitutes fundraising may generally include:
- Soliciting public donations (such as door-knock appeals or street collections)
- Holding public events with admission fees
- Holding fundraising events (sometimes in partnership with others, such as a fun run or gala dinner)