Fundraiser training

Fundraising Code of Practice — Compliance 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.

Contact us

  • Email us at hello@vulnerabilitymanagers.com with a message about how we can help. We’ll arrange a 30 minute video call to clarify the details for the support you want.

  • A Written proposal sent to you within 5 working days, including a project outline and exact price.

8,400+ professionals trained

2,100+ organisations supported

33 countries reached

Working since 2012

Why this course now

The Fundraising Regulator updated its Code of Fundraising Practice. The new Code came into force 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 its purpose.

  • The new Code of Fundraising Practice.

  • Who the Code applies to, and the main 2025 changes.

  • How a principles-based framework works.

  • Legal duties when running a charity.

  • The rules for fundraising communications and advertising under the new Code.

Ethical standards and the new Code

  • Fundraising with children and people in vulnerable circumstances.

  • Stronger protections for fundraisers.

  • Collecting and processing donations

Engaging with the Fundraising Regulator

  • Planning and responding to questions and investigations.

  • Working well with the Regulator.

Fundraising methods and compliance

  • What counts as public fundraising.

  • Rules for fundraising on online platforms.

  • Rules for Payroll Giving and post-tax salary donations.

  • Running fundraising events.

  • Running prize competitions and free draws.

  • Best practice for legacies under the new Code.

Partnerships and collaboration

  • Using partnerships to fundraise.

  • Working with volunteers.

  • Working with grant-making bodies, including trusts and foundations.

Format and who it is for

Single fixed price per session, and includes up to 20 people, 6.5 hours training (in person or online) and a 30 minute individual session with each attendee for personal development after the session.

Discounts are available for smaller organisations, groups and different formats. Contact us for more details.

Length

One full day — about 6.5 hours, including breaks.

Delivery

Live online, or in-house for your own team.

Size

Up to 20 people for in-house delivery.

Your trainer

Matt Radford

Founder and Director, Vulnerability Managers

Matt designed and delivered 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.

Pricing

Discounts are available for smaller organisations, groups and different formats. Contact us for more details.

Fundraiser compliance training

  • £8,850 (excl VAT)

Contact us

  • Email us at hello@vulnerabilitymanagers.com with a message about how we can help. We’ll arrange a 30 minute video call to clarify the details for the support you want.

  • A Written proposal sent to you within 5 working days, including a project outline and exact price.