Example Case Studies:
If your charity has an example that we could use for our case studies, please email info@goodfundraising.scot. We will ensure any case studies are anonymous.
Case Study 1
The charity received a complaint from an individual noting that their father had been visited by the charity’s volunteers and signed up to a direct debit. The complainant noted they had power of attorney over their father’s finances as he had dementia. They therefore asked for the direct debit to be stopped and for no further volunteers to visit that address.
The charity took the appropriate action to stop the direct debit and advised all of their volunteers not to visit this individual again, noting this on their records for any future fundraising. They then confirmed this in writing to the complainant.
Case Study 2
The charity received a complaint from a member of the public noting that they received a call and, after stating they did not want to make a donation, they felt pressured by the caller.
The charity contacted the fundraising organisation to discuss the matter and requested that their callers ensure they do not apply undue pressure to anyone and that they cease the call after an individual has stated they do not wish to make a donation.
The charity contacted the complainant to apologise and identified the steps taken to rectify the problem.
