Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising
Public Compliance Statement:
- North West Hospice is committed to complying with the Statement for Guiding Principles for Fundraising and has formally discussed and adopted the Statement at a meeting of the Board of Directors.
- North West Hospice will confirm its commitment to the principles set out in the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising by a statement to that effect in its annual report which will be published on our website later this year.
- North West Hospice has a Donor Charter which is consistent with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising.
- North West Hospice regularly monitors compliance with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising and compliance reports are received regularly by the Board of Directors.
- North West Hospice considers the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising when planning all fundraising activity.
- North West Hospice does not work with third party fundraisers.
- North West Hospice provides honest, open and transparent disclosure when fundraising from the public.
- North West Hospice has appointed a senior member of staff to be responsible for compliance with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising.
- North West Hospice ensures that fundraising staff are provided with information and training on the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising and its implementation.
- North West Hospice has a feedback and complaints procedure consistent with the Statement of Guiding Principles for Fundraising. Feedback is recorded for review by relevant staff including the Executive Manager and Board of Directors. Feedback is responded to promptly and appropriately.
- North West Hospice prepares financial reports consistent with the requirements of the Charities Act 2009 which include a statement concerning the extent to which control of the organisation is independent of its funding sources.
- North West Hospice ensures that all donations are tracked and recorded and complies with data protection requirements.
- North West Hospice is accessible to the public through a number of readily available contact options.