# Fundraisers to be told to respect ‘no cold calling’ stickers - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2015/06/26/fundraisers-to-be-told-to-respect-no-cold-calling-stickers/ - Published: 2015-06-26T12:26:25+01:00 - Author: Howard Lake **The Institute of Fundraising is to add a new rule to its Code of Fundraising Practice which specifically requires that fundraisers do not knock on doors with a ‘no cold calling’ sticker or sign on them.** The new rule will come into effect from 1 September 2015. Before then the Institute will publish guidance on the matter. The new rule will state:   ## Advertisement ![“Fundraisers must not knock on any door of a property that displays a sticker or sign which includes the words ‘No Cold Calling’.”](https://www.fundraising.co. uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/no-cold-calling-iof-code-of-fundraising-practice.jpg) The new rule for fundraisers from 1 September 2015.   The new rule has been decided upon by the Institute of Fundraising’s Standards Committee which undertook a review to consider how to balance the need of fundraisers to ask the public for donations while respecting the wishes and preferences of individuals. It followed a Fundraising Standards Board adjudication which recommended that the Institute review its [Code of Practice](https://www.fundraising.co.uk/2012/11/13/institute-fundraising-publishes-unified-code-practice/) in relation to door to door fundraising and provide clarity on ‘no cold calling’ stickers. Richard Taylor, Chair of the Institute of Fundraising, welcomed the new rule, saying: > “It is right that fundraisers have introduced this new rule to stop door to door > fundraisers knocking on doors displaying ‘no cold calling’ stickers. As fundraisers > we have to always be conscious of how we ask for money and it is absolutely essential > that as part of this we respect the wishes and preferences of the public. > “Fundraisers will always need to ask the British public to support good causes, > but we have to make sure that they can do so in the best and most sustainable > way. Sometimes this will mean that to keep the best relationship with our supporters > and the wider public that the rules for fundraisers go beyond legal requirements > and I’m pleased that self-regulation can demonstrate that it is putting the interests > of the donor at the heart of fundraising practice.” Peter Hills-Jones, Chief Executive of the [Public Fundraising Regulatory Association](http://www.pfra.org.uk)( PFRA) which self-regulates face-to-face and street fundraising, added: > “Door-to-door fundraising is a vital source of money for charities and supports > millions of people in great need both here at home and abroad. While the majority > of our members already observe such stickers, this is a welcome clarification > that gives householders a clear way to opt-out if they choose. Complaints about > door-to-door fundraising are amongst the lowest of any major form of fundraising, > which is rightly a source of pride to our members. Today’s announcement however, > shows that self-regulation can balance the needs of charities and the public who > so generously support them.” * **[A single professional membership body ready for the future of fundraising](https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/03/18/single-professional-membership-body-ready-future-fundraising/)**( 18 March 2016) * **[Dominic Will joins IoF Board of Trustees](https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/04/04/dominic-will-joins-iof-board-trustees/)**( 4 April 2016) * **[PFRA launches private site mystery shopping trial](https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/04/13/pfra-launches-private-site-mystery-shopping-trial/)**( 13 April 2016)