# New code of practice for outdoor fundraising events

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2004/02/16/new-code-practice-outdoor-fundraising-events/
- Published: 2004-02-16T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**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.

## Advertisement

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.