Effective Date: 12 May 2026

Website: www.rightfirsttimeuk.com
Contact Email: dan@rightfirsttimeuk.com

Purpose

Right First Time UK is committed to raising funds honestly, responsibly, and transparently to support our charitable work and public benefit activities.

Fundraising helps us protect families, support vulnerable people, raise awareness, provide complaint guidance resources, and campaign for fairness and accountability across public services.

Public trust is essential.

This policy explains how we approach fundraising, donations, sponsorship, and financial support to ensure all fundraising is lawful, ethical, and transparent.

We do not operate for private profit.

All funds must support the charitable purposes of the organisation.

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• honest and transparent fundraising
• treating donors fairly and respectfully
• protecting vulnerable people from pressure or exploitation
• complying with charity law and fundraising standards
• maintaining clear financial records
• ensuring funds are used only for charitable purposes
• protecting public trust and confidence

Every donation represents trust.

We take that responsibility seriously.

What We Fundraise For

Funds raised may support:

Homelessness and Hardship Support

Helping families access housing guidance, emergency support information, safeguarding pathways, and homelessness prevention resources.

Complaint Guidance Resources

Providing complaint templates, tribunal information, public guidance, and awareness materials for people facing public service failures.

Campaigns and Reform Work

Supporting awareness campaigns, petitions, interviews, investigations, parliamentary submissions, and public accountability work.

Community and Employer Support

Providing resources that help employers, workers, families, and communities understand rights, responsibilities, and support routes.

Public Interest Challenges

Where lawful and appropriate, supporting evidence preparation, reform work, and wider public accountability campaigns.

Organisational Sustainability

Supporting governance, safeguarding, website costs, administration, trustee compliance, and the safe operation of the charity.

All fundraising must serve public benefit.

Fundraising Methods

We may raise funds through:

• public donations
• online fundraising platforms
• one-off donations
• regular monthly giving
• business sponsorship
• community fundraising events
• grant applications
• charitable funding programmes
• partnership support
• ethical business sponsorship

All fundraising activity must remain lawful and transparent.

Donor Protection

We will:

• clearly explain the purpose of fundraising
• never pressure individuals into donating
• respect the rights of vulnerable donors
• allow donors to make informed decisions
• protect donor privacy and personal data
• comply with GDPR and data protection law

Support should always be voluntary.

No one should feel pressured to give.

Vulnerable Donors

Special care will be taken when fundraising involves:

• elderly individuals
• vulnerable adults
• people in crisis
• those experiencing mental health difficulties
• people under financial pressure

We will never knowingly exploit vulnerability for fundraising purposes.

Ethical fundraising matters.

Business Sponsorship and Partnerships

We welcome ethical sponsorship from businesses and organisations that support fairness, accountability, and community protection.

Business support may include:

• financial sponsorship
• fundraising partnerships
• in-kind support
• venue sponsorship
• printing and professional services
• community project support

We will not accept support that conflicts with our values, public trust, or charitable purpose.

Values matter more than funding.

Restricted and Unrestricted Funds

Donations may be:

Restricted Funds

Given for a specific project or purpose, such as homelessness support or a named campaign.

These funds must only be used for that purpose.

Unrestricted Funds

General donations used where support is most needed and to maintain safe organisational operation.

Both types of funds are managed responsibly.

Gift Aid

Where Right First Time UK is registered for Gift Aid with HMRC:

eligible UK taxpayers may increase their donation by 25% at no extra cost.

We will maintain accurate records and comply with HMRC requirements for Gift Aid claims.

Transparency protects trust.

Financial Controls

All fundraising income must be:

• recorded accurately
• managed through the organisation’s official bank account
• supported by clear records
• overseen by the Trustee Board
• used only for charitable purposes

Receipts and financial records must be retained appropriately.

No trustee or volunteer may use charity funds for improper personal benefit.

Fundraising Communications

We will ensure fundraising communications are:

• honest
• respectful
• accurate
• not misleading
• clear about how funds are used

We will not make false claims or exaggerated promises.

Trust depends on truth.

Complaints About Fundraising

Anyone with concerns about fundraising activity, donations, sponsorship, or financial transparency may contact us directly.

Complaints will be handled fairly and reviewed under our Complaints Policy and Donation Transparency Policy.

Accountability protects everyone.

Monitoring and Review

The Trustee Board will regularly review fundraising activity to ensure:

• compliance with charity law
• donor protection
• financial transparency
• ethical fundraising standards
• public confidence

Good governance protects good causes.

Our Promise

Fundraising is not just about money.

It is about protection, support, and public trust.

Every donation helps us stand with families, challenge unfairness, and push for real reform.

Your support funds action.

Not silence.

Contact

For fundraising enquiries, donations, sponsorship, or concerns:

Right First Time UK

Email: dan@rightfirsttimeuk.com
Website: www.rightfirsttimeuk.com

Right First Time UK

Honest Fundraising Builds Stronger Communities

Fair Support. Responsible Funding. Real Accountability.