Who we are

We are the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, the membership body for UK fundraising. We are a charity representing and championing the work of individual fundraisers, charities, and their partners. We believe fundraising can be the most rewarding of careers, full of contribution and achievement.

What we do

We are here to support fundraisers so that they can flourish in their work and make the biggest difference to good causes, as well as give the best experience to people who support charities across the UK.

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National, Regional and Special Interest Groups

National, regional and special interest groups help you to grow your networks and deepen your insight.

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Policy and Advocacy

Find out how we influence policy at the highest levels across the UK, as well as advocating on behalf of the sector with change makers. 

Learning and Development

Continue your professional learning and development with top-quality training, a qualification and our events. 

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Events

Fundraising Convention and the National Fundraising Awards provide two fantastic opportunites to learn more and celebrate the best UK fundraising. 

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Public Fundraising Support

Learn how we support charities to deliver safe, legal and effective public fundraising. 

Remember A Charity

Remember A Charity represents 200 UK charities and works closely with partners in the legal sector, government and private sector to raise awareness of gifts in Wills.

Discover membership

Individual membership

Find out how you can benefit as an individual member. From personal wellbeing and mental health suppport, to insight and guidance, plus so much more.

Organisational Membership

Organisational membership includes access for every fundraiser in your charity. Learn how we can support you, and how it benefits your charity.

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Free membership for small charities

If your charity has a voluntary income of less than £50k pa, you can get all our organisational membership benefits for free. 

Corporate membership

Learn about how you can get access to decision makers and leaders in fundraising organisations, as you support the charity sector. 

Latest resources and guidance

Below you will find the latest resources available to members, plus take a look at our extensive library and the insight that we make available for free for fundraisers working in small charities. 

Search our full library    Free resources for small charities

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A Guide to the Essentials of Fundraising

A Guide to the Essentials of Fundraising
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Understanding soft opt-in for fundraising marketing

The Data (Use and Access) Bill makes it easier for charities to contact existing supporters by e-mail and text message. Find out what you need to know.
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Fundraising complaints and how they are handled.

Discover how fundraising complaints are handled and what you charity needs to have in place.
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Essentials of fundraising law and regulation

Understand the essential laws and regulations that ensure fundraising is done legally and safely.