A national coalition of enforcement and regulatory bodies, convened by the Fundraising Regulator, has called on the government to reform what it describes as “outdated” legislation to tackle a rise in unlicensed street fundraising.
The Charity Commission, Local Government Association, Metropolitan Police and City of London Corporation were among those who co-signed a letter to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) calling for tougher sanctions to deter “rogue” operators. In its letter, the group argued that the Police, Factories, & c. (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1916 is not fit for purpose in dealing with aggressive or misleading street fundraising and lacks the enforcement powers needed to stop unlawful activity effectively. Find out more here.