Faqs

What is a charity?

An organization can officially be called a charity if it meets the two following criteria

• The organization is set up under the law of England and Wales in paragraph 61, and
• The organization operates for exclusively charitable purposes.

What body regulates charities?

Charities in England and Wales are registered and regulated through the Charity Commission. More information about the Charities Commission is available at
www.charity-commission.gov.uk

Is it safe to donate online?

The charities accessible through this site offer secure online donation options. Such security measures include online encryption of personal information and more information about each individual organization's security measures can be found on the respective site.

How do I stop receiving marketing communications from a charity?

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you have the right to stop any marketing communications that you choose. If you wish for a charity to stop sending you their marketing communications, simply contact them by phone, in writing, or by email (if available) and request that the communication stop or be limited in a specific manner.

Where does my money go?

This site is a resource for those looking for charities to donate to, after you have selected a charity you will be directed to their official site to make the donation. Each of the charities listed on this site is an affiliate, meaning that your donation will be made through the charity's own website; this site does not handle the financial transaction in any way.