Written question asked by Alex Sobel (Labour) on Monday, 9 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Friday, 20 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Fundraising: Internet
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department is taking steps with the Fundraising Regulator to help ensure compliance by social fundraising platforms with its guidance on the prominence of a zero fee or tip option.
- Answer
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Fundraising platforms are commercial organisations that provide an important service to charities and donors. Most platforms are registered with the Fundraising Regulator, which is the independent, non-statutory regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. DCMS meets with the Fundraising Regulator regularly to discuss a range of issues, including fundraising platforms.
The Fundraising Regulator’s new Code of Fundraising Practice, which will come into force on 1 November 2025, includes requirements for fundraising platforms to include information for donors about how fees, including any voluntary tips, are calculated. The information must be easy to find, and include details on how voluntary tips can be amended or removed altogether in a straightforward way. The Fundraising Regulator will engage with fundraising platforms to ensure they are clear on the new transparency requirements for fees and tipping sliders before the new Code comes into effect.
The government has no current plans to bring forward legislation on fundraising platforms. DCMS will continue working with the Fundraising Regulator, charities, and online giving platforms to support best practice across all forms of charitable fundraising.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 58259
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Fees and charges Gratuities Fundraising Internet Fundraising Regulator
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