# Fundraising Regulator & CIoF issue updated fundraising advice

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/07/22/fundraising-regulator-ciof-issue-updated-fundraising-advice/
- Published: 2021-07-22T08:00:00+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**The Fundraising Regulator and Chartered Institute of Fundraising have updated 
their advice for fundraising following the latest easing of restrictions.**

The two are advising all charitable fundraising organisations to maintain a cautious
approach to their fundraising activities, and to undertake careful planning and 
risk assessments before carrying out any fundraising activity to ensure the public,
donors, and fundraisers are protected.

The [new guidance](https://www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/more-from-us/resources/coronavirus-covid-19-supporting-safe-and-responsible-fundraising)
sets out a framework to aid decision-making and sets out five key considerations
that all organisations should work into their planning process.

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They are:

 * To keep up to date with and follow Government guidance and any continuing or 
   new restrictions (including regional or local ones) 

 * To carry out a thorough risk assessment to identify the risks associated with
   your fundraising activity

 * To, following the outcome of your risk assessment, identify the steps you will
   need to take to protect the public, fundraisers, and volunteers

 * Consider the public mood and likely feelings and preferences of supporters

 * Ensure decisions made to carry out a fundraising activity are thoroughly considered,
   carefully evaluated, and regularly reviewed

These considerations are set out and explained in full on the [Fundraising Regulator’s site](https://www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/more-from-us/resources/coronavirus-covid-19-supporting-safe-and-responsible-fundraising).