# Charity Commission warns charities of diary fundraising scams

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2003/12/06/charity-commission-warns-charities-diary-fundraising-scams/
- Published: 2003-12-06T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Charity Commission has warned trustees to tread warily before allowing publishing
companies to use their charity’s name in marketing activities.
The warning follows
the Commission’s investigation into publishing companies which say they will fundraise
on behalf of

specific charities, usually by selling advertising in a diary, calendar or other
publication. The Commission’s report, “Charities and publishing companies”, shows
that some companies charge up to £700 for advertising space “but pass as little 
as 6% on to the charity.”

The Commission is also concerned that some publishing companies use overly aggressive
and even illegal selling tactics, which can tarnish the reputations of the charities
that they claim to be supporting.

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The Commission’s report will shortly be available for download at no charge from
its Web site.

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