New code of practice for outdoor fundraising events
Howard Lake | 16 February 2004 | News
Leading organisers of charity challenge events have worked with the UK’s National Parks and the Institute of Fundraising to produce a Code of Practice on outdoor events, which is published today.
The leaflet, entitled ‘UK Charity Challenge Events’, addresses the problems that have sometimes arisen when events such as the popular Three Peaks challenge are held in the protected hills and mountains of the UK’s 13 National Parks such as The Lake District and Snowdonia.
It features practical advice and guidelines for the organisers of charity events, and is essential reading for anybody involved in outdoor fundraising activities.
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The code aims to help minimise damage to the landscape and the environment, as well as disruption to local people, when large groups descend on protected areas of the countryside. It addresses issues such as congestion, pollution and personal safety and conduct.
Martin Fitton, Chief Executive of the Association of National Park Authorities, said: “We welcome charity events that provide for the needs of others and generate enjoyment. The countryside can provide a wonderful arena for these activities. However, all organisations running charity events need to consider the impact their activity could have on the countryside and arrangements should reflect this.”
The leaflet has been produced using funds from CARE International UK as a part of their commitment to the promotion of good practice. According to the code’s creators, all organisations benefiting from challenge events are encouraged to donate a percentage of the funds raised to relevant project in the areas and communities where the events take place.
The new leaflet is available from today from The Institute of Fundraising.
About Howard Lake
Howard Lake is consultant editor of UK Fundraising. He founded the site in 1994 and successfully sold it in 2022. As director of Giving X Ltd he is exploring growing giving on a massive scale.
He is the founder of Fundraising Camp and co-founder of GoodJobs.