Free tool · Governance & Setup
Answer simple yes/no questions to check if your fundraising activities meet UK legal requirements.
Collection & Licensing
Are you collecting donations online only?
Are you collecting on the street (buckets, tins)?
Are you collecting door-to-door?
Raffles & Lotteries
Are you running a raffle or lottery?
Will raffle proceeds exceed £20,000 per draw?
Data Protection (GDPR)
Do you have a published privacy policy?
Do you capture explicit opt-in consent for marketing?
Do you keep a record of processing activities?
Gift Aid
Are you registered for Gift Aid with HMRC?
Are you using the HMRC model Gift Aid declaration?
Are you keeping Gift Aid records for 6 years?
Fundraising Standards
Are you registered with the Fundraising Regulator?
Do you have a published complaints procedure?
PledgeNow captures Gift Aid declarations automatically.
Every pledge includes HMRC-compliant wording, timestamped consent, and one-click export.
The Fundraising Regulator is the independent body overseeing charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Scotland has its own fundraising regulations.
It depends on your method. Online and event donations don't need a licence. Street collections and door-to-door need local council permits. Raffles over £20k per draw need a Gambling Commission licence.