As members of the Fundraising Regulator’s self-regulatory scheme, you can give with confidence, knowing that we comply with its principles. Charities who register with the Fundraising Regulator agree to ensure their fundraising is legal, open, honest and respectful. 
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WE WILL COMMIT TO HIGH STANDARDS
We will adhere to the Fundraising Code of Practice.
We will ensure that fundraisers, volunteers and third parties comply with the Code of Fundraising Practice and with this Promise.
We will comply with the law as it applies to charities and fundraising.
We will display the Fundraising Regulator badge on our fundraising material to show we are committed to good practice.
WE WILL BE CLEAR, HONEST & OPEN
We will tell the truth and we will not exaggerate.
We will do what we say we are going to do with donations we receive.
We will be clear about who we are and what we do.
We will give a clear explanation of how you can make a gift and change a regular donation.
Where we ask
We will be able to explain our fundraising costs and show how they are in the best interests of our cause if challenged.
We will ensure our complaints process is clear and easily accessible.
We will provide clear and evidence-based reasons for our decisions on complaints.
WE WILL BE RESPECTFUL
We will respect your rights and privacy.
We will not put undue pressure on you to make a gift. If you do not want to give or wish to cease giving, we will respect your decision.
We will have a procedure for dealing with people in vulnerable circumstances and it will be available on request.
Where the law requires, we will get your consent before we contact you to fundraise.
If you tell us that you don’t want us to contact you in a particular way we will not do so. We will work with the Telephone, Mail and Fundraising Preference Services to ensure that those who choose not to receive specific types of communication don’t have to.
WE WILL BE FAIR & REASONABLE
We will treat donors and the public fairly,
We will take care not to use any images or words that intentionally cause distress or anxiety.
We will take care not to cause nuisance or disruption to the public.
WE WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE & RESPONSIBLE
We will manage our resources responsibly and consider the impact of our fundraising on our donors, supporters and the wider public.
If you are unhappy with anything we’ve done whilst fundraising, you can contact us to make a complaint. We will listen to feedback and respond appropriately to compliments and criticism we receive.
We will have a complaints procedure, a copy of which will be available on our website or available on request.
Our complaints procedure will let you know how to contact the Fundraising Regulator in the event that you feel our response is unsatisfactory.
We will monitor and record the number of complaints we receive each year and share this data with the Fundraising Regulator on request.
Our Fundraising Promise reflects our values, which are set out in our mission. Please see the link to the BTA Mission.
More useful information:
Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice
Treating Donors Fairly Guidance
If you have any complaints or reasonable questions about our work, please contact us on 0114 2509933 or [email protected] or https://www.tinnitus.org.uk/complaints-procedure
