Many charities are now raising funds from events based outdoors. Individuals or teams are challenged to complete a course that is sufficiently compelling to attract sponsorship.
Such events have been commonly held in areas of attractive landscape such as National Parks, especially in mountains.
These areas are already under increasing visitor pressure and land managers (such as the National Trust and National Park Authorities) are justifiably concerned at the impact of fundraising events.
Any charity undertaking an activity of this nature must ensure that it is consistent with the fundraising policies of the Trustees and be aware of the potential risks involved.
Please note that this revised Code incorporates the code ‘UK Charity Challenge Events’.
Read the Code.
Consultation
The Outdoor Funding in the UK Code is being revised and, as paty of this, a new draft Code is currently out to public consultation until 19 February 2010. Download the consultation document and join the debate.
