We are established for the purposes of overseeing enhanced self-regulation of fundraising in Scotland, to be responsible for fundraising standards in Scotland and to handle fundraising complaints related to Scottish registered charities.
Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel
Complaints
Making a complaint
If you have a fundraising complaint which you have been unable to resolve with the charity, you can escalate the complaint to the Panel as part of the 3-stage process.
Fundraising Guarantee
What is the guarantee?
The Guarantee is a positive statement about values, culture and practices and outlines to the public how they can expect to be treated by fundraisers and charities.
The Fundraising Standards
Code of Fundraising Practice
The Code of Fundraising Practice and its associated Rulebooks outline the standards expected of all charitable fundraising organisations across the UK.
Our background & purpose
Who does the panel regulate?
We deal with fundraising complaints relating to Scottish registered charities. A list of all the charities in Scotland can be found on the Scottish Charity Regulator’s (OSCR) online register. For charities registered in England and Wales, the Fundraising Regulator will deal with these complaints. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) holds an online register of charities registered there.
Our Latest News
Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel introduces three new animations
The Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel has created three new animations to help charities, fundraisers, and the public understand the Panel’s role in fundraising regulation. The animations introduce what the Panel does, the Good Fundraising Guarantee, and highlight five key fundraising policies every charity should have. We hope you find them clear, accessible and engaging. Watch […]
Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel Adds to Expertise with Four New Members
Scotland’s fundraising regulatory body, the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel (the ‘Panel’) has entered 2026 by appointing four new members to add to the organisation’s skillset and broaden the organisation’s capabilities. The new appointees: David Finkelstein, Brook Marshall, Craig Shepherd and Nicola Sinclair bring a wealth of expertise to the Panel alongside decades of experience in […]
Yvonne Evans appointed as Chair of the Scottish Fundraising Adjudication Panel
Yvonne took over the position from Co-Chairs Morna Black and Stephen Shirres, who stepped down on Wednesday 31 December 2025, after leading the Panel for the past two years, during which they guided it through a period of significant development in fundraising regulation, including the Panel’s contribution to the consultation on the new Code of […]
