Fundraising

In developing its fundraising initiatives, the Foundation has endeavoured to adhere to the best practice standards outlined in The Code of Fundraising Practice issued by the Fundraising Regulator. Acknowledging the planned expansion of its fundraising efforts, the Foundation is registered with the Fundraising Regulator, ensuring that all fundraising activities comply with current regulations and adhere to the best practices set out by regulators and professional membership bodies. The Foundation continues to disseminate codes of best practice to supporters and relevant partners, ensuring the application of these standards across all activities.

To date, we have no knowledge of any breaches of The Code of Fundraising Practice. Due to the nature of delivering fundraising across multiple sites through volunteer effort, the Foundation recognizes the risk of breaching fundraising compliances. Consequently, the Foundation has conducted a comprehensive review of its policies to ensure their fitness for purpose in light of its extended fundraising efforts.

Fundraising activities for the Foundation are accessible to both CareTech Ltd employees and external shareholders. All information pertaining to fundraising challenges is promoted on the Foundation’s website with links to the official website to ensure transparency. Fundraising agreements are shared with interested participants at the earliest possible time. Recognising that some of our supporters may lack experience in fundraising for charities, additional training and support services are offered to fundraisers upon entering into an agreement with the Foundation

All fundraising donations are processed through the JustGiving and Give as You Live platforms, allowing the Foundation to monitor fundraising efforts actively. The Foundation engages with supporters through social media, encouraging transparency and communication.

The Foundation has a Complaints Policy outlining how complaints should be addressed within the charity and when they should be escalated to senior management. The Complaints Policy is available on the Foundation’s website at www.caretechfoundation.org.uk/complaints/. Active steps have been taken to ensure that the Policy is shared promptly with fundraising agreement participants. Over the past 12 months, the CareTech Foundation has received no complaints regarding fundraising.