Fundraiser training
Fundraising Code of Practice training
A full-day course that helps fundraising teams meet the UK Code of Fundraising Practice.
For charity teams who want to fundraise lawfully, ethically and with care.
8,400 professionals trained
2,100 organisations supported
33 countries reached
Why this course now
The Fundraising Regulator updated its Code of Fundraising Practice. The new Code started on 1 November 2025.
Many fundraising teams are unsure what changed and what they must now do. This course makes the new Code clear, practical and easy to apply.
What it is
This is a full-day training course on the UK Code of Fundraising Practice. It suits people who work directly or indirectly in fundraising. It is built for all staff levels. You can take it online or in-house for your own team.
The trainer covers the foundations and the key principles of the Code. By the end, you will know your duties and how to meet them. You will also leave able to plan and improve your own fundraising programmes.
What you will learn
Understand fundraising regulation in the UK and why it exists.
Understand what the new Code of Fundraising Practice covers.
Understand how a principles-based Code works in practice.
Identify the key areas of the Code.
Use the Code to check your own fundraising programmes.
Know where and how to get guidance to meet the standards.
Plan and respond well to questions from the Fundraising Regulator.
Course outline
The day runs in short sessions with breaks. Each session mixes teaching with group work and real scenarios.
Regulatory frameworks for fundraising
Fundraising regulation in the UK and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Who the Code applies to, and the main 2025 changes.
How a principles-based framework works and the legal duties of running a charity.
Ethical standards
Fundraising with children and people in vulnerable circumstances, protections for fundraisers
Rules for collecting and processing donations
Fundraising methods and compliance
Rules for fundraising on online platforms, Payroll Giving, fundraising events and running prize competitions and free draws.
Best practice for legacies under the new Code.
Partnerships and collaboration
Partnerships and working with including trusts and foundations.
Working with volunteers.
Engaging with the Fundraising Regulator
Planning and responding to questions and investigations, including ways of working well with the Regulator.
Your trainer
Matt Radford
Director, Vulnerability Managers
Matt designed and delivers this course. He is a vulnerability and fundraising-compliance specialist with deep sector experience.
Deputy Chair of the CIOF Professional Conduct Committee.
Reviewed the Code of Fundraising Practice for the Fundraising Regulator.
Helped the Regulator develop its guidance on vulnerable circumstances.
Delivered whole-organisation fundraising code training for World Vision.
Trains fundraisers for the Chartered Institute of Fundraising (CIOF).
Sits on the DMA Governance Committee, the DMA AI Council and the AFP IDEA Committee.
Format and who it is for
Single fixed price per session. Discounts are available for smaller organisations, groups and different formats. Contact us for more details.
Delivered across one full day. 6.5 hours, including breaks.
Delivered online or in-house to your own team
Maximum 20 people for in house delivery
30 minute individual session with each attendee for personal development after the session
Pricing
Discounts are available for smaller organisations, groups and different formats. Contact us for more details.
1 day Fundraising compliance training - £8,850 (excl VAT)
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