Which of the following are examples of fundraising regulation or guidance charities must follow in the UK?

• A. The Charity Commission's annual reports.
• B. The OSCR's regulations.
• C. The Fundraising Code of Practice and data protection regulations.
• D. The Insolvency code.

Answer: (C)

Fundraising regulation and guidance in the UK cover how charities run their appeals and how they treat donors’ information. The best example is the Fundraising Code of Practice, along with data protection regulations. The Fundraising Code sets clear standards for how fundraising should be carried out—truthful appeals, respectful treatment of donors, proper consent, and transparency about fundraising costs and methods. Data protection rules (the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act) govern how charities collect, store, and use personal data, giving people rights over their information and ensuring data is handled securely and with proper consent, especially for communications and fundraising databases. Put together, these frameworks guide charities on responsible, trustworthy fundraising and proper data handling.

The other options aren’t as relevant to nationwide fundraising practice. The Charity Commission’s annual reports are outputs from the regulator rather than requirements charities must follow in their day-to-day fundraising. OSCR’s regulations apply to Scottish charities but aren’t the umbrella UK-wide fundraising guidance. The Insolvency code deals with financial distress and company insolvency, not the conduct of fundraising.