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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · 15d

Join the Panel, Turcan Connell, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and the Fundraising Regulator for an engaging morning seminar on a range of fundraising topics.
Tues 28th Oct 2025 @ 9.30am
Turcan Connell, 180 St Vincent St, Glasgow, G2 5SG
🔗 Register now to secure your spot! buff.ly/6lM69AV

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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · 15d

We're looking forward to joining over 50 other organisations at the @volunteeredinburgh.org.uk recruitment fair on Tuesday 30th September, where we'll be looking for volunteers to join the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel. buff.ly/qLb52HC
We hope to see you there!

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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · 15d

What a wonderful couple of days at #ScotConf.
Thanks to everyone who dropped by to visit us at our stall and joined us for Strictly Com-pliance: Implementing a principles based code.

Panel members at the Scottish Fundraising Conference

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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · 16d

Day one of #ScotConf done ✅
Thank you to the Fundraising Regulator for joining us to present 'Strictly Com-pliance: Implementing a principles based code.

Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel stand at the Scottish Fundraising Conference.

Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · 24d

The Panel & the Fundraising Regulator are excited to bring you "Strictly Com-pliance: implementing a Principle-Based Code" @ #ScotConf.
Gain insight into the new Code of Fundraising Practice & try your hand at putting the new code into practice against real fundraising complaints.
buff.ly/CYqWXOk

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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · Sep 9

📣 Board Member Opportunity
The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice is seeking to appoint a Board Member to the board of OSCR.
OSCR’s Board sets the strategic direction and is responsible for oversight, governance, & future direction of Scotland’s charity regulator.
Find out more: buff.ly/nnUHgiy

Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · Sep 5

#InternationalCharityDay champions global charitable efforts! The date (5th September) commemorates the anniversary of the passing of Mother Teresa.

Today, we celebrate the vital role that charities play in communities across the world and encourage open, honest, legal and respectful fundraising.

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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · Jul 30

Have you read the Charity Finance Group's guide 'Communicating with your bank: raising an issue or concern’.
The guide helps charities navigate better communication with their bank,
Read it here: buff.ly/xfrt2CG

Charity Finance Group | News

Types of search:

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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · Jul 28

The @ciofundraising.bsky.social has released updated guidance for charity-agency partnerships in Face-to-Face Fundraising.

The guidance supports charities and agencies to build strong, transparent, and accountable fundraising partnerships. Read more here: buff.ly/LqMwdvQ

Chartered Institute of Fundraising - Face-to-Face Fundraising Guidance 2025

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is pleased to publish new guidance aimed at strengthening best practice and accountability in face-to-face fundraising across the sector.

www.ciof.org.uk

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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · Jul 18

The Fundraising Regulator has published useful guidance on the new rules for charity direct marketing in the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.
This guidance shares information on what charities should know about the new rules & how to prepare for these changes.
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Fundraising Regulator publishes information on what charities need to know about the changes to ‘soft opt-in'

The Fundraising Regulator has published information on what charities should know about the new rules for charity direct marketing after the Data (Use and Access) Act received Royal Assent on 19 June…

www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk

Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · Jun 24

🎥 WEBINAR: Navigating the New Code of Fundraising Practice
If you missed the Panel and the Fundraising Regulator’s webinar – Navigating the new Code of Fundraising Practice – you can catch up here: buff.ly/Ne8Ww5h
#Fundraising #Webinar #FundraisingRegulation #FundraisingCompliance

Fundraising Regulator and Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel code webinar 2025

This is a recording of the webinar 'Navigating the new Code of Fundraising Practice' held on Thursday 5th June 2025. This recording shows the presentation by...

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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · Jun 24

This #SmallCharitiesWeek there are a range of events designed to help empower and educate small charities across the UK! From fundraising tips & HR support to TikTok & LinkedIn workshops go to buff.ly/3yUvT5Z to find out more and to register.

Event listing | Small Charity Week

This is an events listing page for small organisations to share their local Small Charity Week events.

smallcharityweek.org.uk

Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · Jun 23

23rd -30th June is #SmallCharitiesWeek2025 which celebrates the incredible work of small charities across the UK. These organisations may be small, but their impact in their communities is HUGE! 💙. Learn more www.smallcharityweek.com.

Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thank you for joining us this morning for the Navigating the new Code of Fundraising Practice webinar with the Fundraising Regulator.
We appreciate you all coming along to learn more about the implementation of the new code.

A recording of the webinar will be available soon!

Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · Jun 3

Did you know that the Panel is made up of individuals who volunteer to support the regulation of fundraising in Scotland?

Panel members give their time and expertise to help ensure confidence and trust in fundraising.

🙌 Thank you for your time & commitment. #VolunteersWeek

Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · Jun 2

📢 3 days to go!
Join us this Thurs (5/6/25) for our free webinar: "Navigating the new Code of Fundraising Practice".

Whether you're a volunteer, fundraiser, or trustee, this session will walk you through the changes to the Code.

🔗 Register here: buff.ly/I3KKFX9
📍 Online - Zoom
🗓️ 5 June @ 11am

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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · Jun 2

#VolunteersWeek is back to celebrate all things volunteering!
From 2nd – 8th June , we’re joining together to recognise the incredible people who give their time and energy to make a difference. 💖

To every volunteer — thank you.

Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · May 28

Join the free "Navigating the New Code of Fundraising Practice" webinar to learn the key changes to the new code and what’s different from the current 2019 version and learn about what you need to do to prepare for the new framework

🗓 5th June 2025 | 🕒 11am to 12 noon
🎟️ Sign up: buff.ly/FN3Y59N

Navigating the new Code of Fundraising Practice

Join the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel and the Fundraising Regulator for an overview of the new Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · May 22

Join the free "Navigating the New Code of Fundraising Practice" webinar to learn about the key changes to the new code what you need to do to prepare for the new framework
🗓 5th June 2025
🕒 11am to 12 noon
🎟️ Sign up: buff.ly/HhJHN3V
#Fundraising

Navigating the new Code of Fundraising Practice

Join the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel and the Fundraising Regulator for an overview of the new Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · May 15

The Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel and the Fundraising Regulator invite you to attend a joint webinar introducing you to the new Code of Fundraising Practice.
📅 Thurs, 5th June 2025
⏰ 11 AM – 12 noon BST
📍 Online via Zoom
🔗 Register: buff.ly/29desPb
🔗 More information: buff.ly/H1WMUpv

Navigating the new Code of Fundraising Practice

Join the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel and the Fundraising Regulator for an overview of the new Code of Fundraising Practice.

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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · May 14

Following the publication of the new Code of Fundraising Practice, the Fundraising Regulator is sharing Code Support guides to help charities meet the requirements of the
Code. Read more about the Code and the Code Support Guides here: www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/code/code-2025

New Code (effective 1 November 2025)

From 1 November 2025, fundraising regulation in the UK is evolving to reflect modern fundraising practices. Fundraising organisations should review the new code and support guides and begin preparing ...

www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk

Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · May 13

@OSCR has published updated guidance on automatic disqualification of individuals in preparation for changes under the Charities (Regulation and Administration) Act 2023, which will come into effect mid-2025.
Read the full article via Third Sector: buff.ly/YXZDUDZ

OSCR | OSCR updates automatic disqualification guidance ahead of new charity law changes

OSCR has published updated guidance on the automatic disqualification of Scottish charity trustees and senior managers in preparation for legal changes under the Charities (Regulation and…

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Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · May 2

We'll be closed on Monday 5th May for the bank holiday.
We hope you have a fantastic weekend!

Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · May 1

📢The Fundraising Regulator has unveiled the updated Code of Fundraising Practice, which brings clearer standards, enhanced protections, and a more accessibility. It supports innovation while ensuring fundraising remains legal, honest, open and respectful.
🔗 Read our blog: buff.ly/8gfEwFZ

Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel @goodfundscot.bsky.social · Apr 30

Great to be at the @cfgsocial.bsky.social Scotland Conference yesterday, hosted by Evelyn Partners with great sessions from OSCR, Evelyn Partners, Eat Sleep Ride, Scottish Community Development Centre and @highlandwpark.bsky.social