The Institute of Fundraising Has Updated its Fundraising Code in Relation to People in Vulnerable Circumstances

The revised code introduces a new standard for those fundraising from people who are in “vulnerable” circumstances. In particular, fundraisers must ‘take into account the needs of any potential donor who may be in vulnerable circumstances or requires additional care and support to make an informed decision’.

This is more extensive than the previous rule that you must ‘communicate appropriately’ with vulnerable people. The updated code of fundraising practice can be found here:http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/guidance/code-of-fundraising-practice/

Specific guidance fundraising from people in vulnerable circumstances can be found here:

http://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/library/treatingdonorsfairly/