About us
The Fundraising Regulator is an independent, non-statutory body that regulates fundraising across the charitable sector in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We set and maintain standards that apply to all fundraising organisations across the UK, to protect the public and support the vital work of fundraisers.
We work in partnership with other regulators and the representative bodies in the charitable and fundraising sectors to build public confidence in fundraising and ensure fundraising best practice.
We have a staff team of approximately 35 people, including staff based in Wales and Northern Ireland.
Our values
The Fundraising Regulator’s workforce is guided by four core values and behaviours: learning, quality, supportive and collaborative. We live these values through all areas of our work to support a positive organisational culture. We expect all applicants to demonstrate a commitment to these values.
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Encourage new ideas
Challenge the past
Learning from others, reviewing and reflecting
Resilient, flexible and open to change
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Sharing skills and knowledge
Involving people
Not working in silos
Encouraging good communication
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Excellent customer service
Authoritative, accurate and transparent
Not perfectionists
Having the tools to excel
Value for money
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Respecting individual needs
Kindness
Wellbeing
Accessible and available
Diverse, respectful of difference
Honest and fair
Finances
The Fundraising Regulator derives most of its funding (around 84%) from an annual voluntary levy on the major fundraising charities. Its total income in 2024 was £2.861 m. The remainder of its income comes from registration fees for smaller fundraising charities and from commercial organisations engaged in fundraising activities (like the major fundraising platforms).
We retain a reserve to cover about six months of operating costs and these funds are invested so we derive a small amount of interest income every year from this.
Every year we publish a Business Plan setting out our activities and funding plans for the year ahead. This plan aligns with the current Strategic Plan we published in 2022.
In 2024 we operated with a planned deficit budget of £0.357m and another deficit budget is planned for 2025. As a result of fee increases in 2024 and 2025 we plan to break even or make a surplus from 2026 onwards.
Further information is available in our Annual Report.
Equity, diversity and inclusion statement
The Fundraising Regulator is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion. We want our workforce to be truly representative of the society we are here to support and protect, so that we’re able to regulate effectively. We also want each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We do this by operating a fair and inclusive recruitment process, which aims to reach a diverse pool of candidates. This is also supported by a range of policies that encourage a flexible and supportive working environment.
We particularly encourage applications from people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities as these groups are currently underrepresented at the Fundraising Regulator.
If you require any part of this application or interview process to be adjusted to accommodate your needs, please let us know.