Fundraising Regulator proposes increases to the Fundraising Levy

The Fundraising Regulator has opened a review to the charity sector on its proposal to increase the Fundraising Levy - the first increase since it's creation in September 2016.

The levy constitutes the majority of the Fundraising Regulator’s funding and sees charities that spend over £100,000 on their annual fundraising activity pay a voluntary contribution to fund the regulator’s services. 

The regulator said the proposal has been put forward in the context of new regulatory responses to the rise of online fundraising; an increase to the regulator’s caseload; its commitment to proactive and reactive regulation and rising costs associated with a challenging economic climate and unexpected inflation. 

It is seeking views from people within charitable fundraising organisations who are responsible for paying the levy or maintaining registration with the regulator. For those spending £100,000 to £849,999, the regulator is proposing a 20% increase. 

The proposed rate between £1m and £7.5m is an increase of 30% and for those spending more than £10m by 50%.

 The regulator is also proposing new bands. This will be for organisations spending between £850,000 and £999,999 a year (at £2,500) and £7.5m and £10m (at £10,000 a year).