RSPCA blames ‘coding change’ for sharing donor data
The RSPCA has blamed a “coding change” to its supporters’ database for sharing the data of 15,028 opted-out supporters through…
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Grade ‘an embarrassment’ and must resign, say critics
Fundraising Regulator chair Lord Michael Grade has been branded “an embarrassment” with a “complete lack of empathy” following the launch…
Charity regulator forced to clear up confusion over FPS
As the Fundraising Preference Service goes live today, the Fundraising Regulator has moved to clear up comments made by its…
Lida launches Blue Cross ‘life enhancing’ pet campaign
Animal care charity Blue Cross is launching a new campaign through Lida designed to raise support by showing the life-enhancing…
Charities berate Lord Grade over FPS media gaffes
Fundraising Regulator chairman Lord Grade has incensed many in the charity sector for a series of gaffe-strewn media interviews in…
Charity agency Bluefrog Ltd goes bust over £2m VAT bill
Charity agency Bluefrog Ltd has gone into liquidation owing over £2.4m – including a VAT bill of £2.1m – but has…
Oxfam launches DRTV ad to push ‘clean water’ solution
Oxfam is launching a DRTV campaign to promote how a simple “Oxfam bucket” – which costs just £3 – can…
Charity regulator admits only ICO can issue FPS fines
The Fundraising Regulator has admitted it will be powerless to fine charities which fail to sign up people to the Fundraising…
Age UK unveils funeral plan push by WPN Chameleon
Age UK Enterprises, the charity’s commercial arm, is launching a summer direct marketing campaign designed to consolidate its position in…
Charity group hails success of clampdown on chugging
The Institute of Fundraising is claiming its fight to clean up street fundraising – so-called chugging – is paying dividends,…