The Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator published in June 2026 new, joint, guidance to help people who want to raise funds for charity. This will have a direct impact on those supporting charitable industrial heritage sites and many industrial archaeology groups and societies who raise funds for their activities and projects.

The guidance provides practical steps for anyone thinking about setting up a fundraising appeal, including in response to an emergency. With the growth in online fund raising since COVID, it is important that people follow the guidance because, when someone decides to raise money for a charity they, not the charity, are responsible for ensuring the money goes where its intended.

Although the Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator already publish advice for members of the public to give safely when donating to good causes, this is the first time the regulators have published joint guidance for people looking to fundraise for charity. The guidance recommends fundraisers:

• set a clear target and time limit for their appeal
• tell donors upfront about any expenses that will be deducted before funds are passed on to the charity
• use a reputable online fundraising platform over a personal bank account

For the full guidance follow this link: Regulators join forces to remind the public of their responsibilities when fundraising – GOV.UK