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Frequently Asked Questions

Your fundraising queries answered

Telephone Preference Scheme
Telephone Preference Scheme
Registered organisations do not want to receive unsolicited marketing calls
 
Does a charity have to pay VAT on income from a fundraising event?
Does a charity have to pay VAT on income from a fundraising event?
HM Revenue and Customs boundaries
 
Fundraise for an Individual Cause
Fundraise for an Individual Cause
How to start and who can help you
 
Fundraising from Grant making Trusts
Fundraising from Grant making Trusts
What is a trust and how do I apply to one?
 
House-to-House Collections in England and Wales
House-to-House Collections in England and Wales
Legislative requirements and practical recommendations
 
House-to-House Collections in Scotland and Northern Ireland
House-to-House Collections in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Specific regulations covering this fundraising technique
 
Researching a Fundraising Company
Researching a Fundraising Company
What to look for
 
Running a Competition with a High Value Prize
Running a Competition with a High Value Prize
Ways to take out insurance
 
How much can I charge for a raffle or lottery ticket?
How much can I charge for a raffle or lottery ticket?
The maximum price for a raffle or lottery ticket is £2
 
Paying Commission to a Fundraiser
Paying Commission to a Fundraiser
Recommendations and materials
 
How do I recruit a fundraiser?
How do I recruit a fundraiser?
Think about what you would like your fundraiser to achieve
 
Distinctions between Lotteries
Distinctions between Lotteries
The rules applying to different types of lotteries
 
VAT, Fundraising and Events
VAT, Fundraising and Events
Does the 15 event rule apply to you?
 
VAT and Sponsored Events
VAT and Sponsored Events
What are we able to do with our event without paying VAT
 
Three Peaks Challenge
Three Peaks Challenge
How to employ this fundraising technique effectively and respectfully
 
Pyramid Schemes
Pyramid Schemes
Potentially damaging to fundraisers
 
Fundraising Spend
Fundraising Spend
How do I know I'm getting fundraising value for money?
 
Difference between a Commercial Participator and a Professional Fundraiser
Difference between a Commercial Participator and a Professional Fundraiser
Understanding how various roles appear in legislation
 
 

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