In the UK, which bodies regulate charity fundraising and what are their roles?

• A. The Charity Commission sets codes of practice and the Fundraising Regulator handles regulatory oversight.
• B. The Fundraising Regulator sets codes of practice and the Charity Commission handles regulatory oversight.
• C. Both regulate fundraising and set standards; they also investigate complaints.
• D. The Monitoring Agency oversees donor relations.

Answer: (C)

In the UK, safeguarding donors and ensuring charities behave properly involves two bodies. The Charity Commission acts as the charity regulator, overseeing charities to ensure they operate under charity law and good governance. It can investigate how a charity raises funds as part of its overall governance and compliance, and it has powers to take action against trustees or the charity if problems are found.

The Fundraising Regulator is the independent regulator of fundraising practice. It sets the Fundraising Code of Practice, handles complaints about fundraising, and runs investigations into fundraising activities. If issues are found, it can require changes in practice and apply sanctions or publish findings.

Together, they regulate fundraising and set standards in their respective areas, and they both investigate complaints about fundraising practices.