Street fundraising

Best practice

Best practice guidelines are set out by the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) for both street and doorstep fundraising.

Fundraisers should

Tell potential supporters whether they are being paid (or are volunteers) and explain on what basis they are paid
Carry and display ID to show who they are working for
Explain how the voluntary organisation will communicate with a donor after they have signed up
Ensure that all personal information is handled responsibly and securely
Not say or do anything to pressurise or harass people
Be polite and respectful
Not confuse or mislead the public
Never behave in a way that might bring the voluntary group they are representing into disrepute.