Update to November 2025 update to the Code of Fundraising Practice

The Code of Fundraising Practice sets the standards that apply to charitable fundraising in the UK. Any fundraising carried out on behalf of your charitable organisation – whether by staff, volunteers or paid fundraisers – should meet the rules in the code to ensure it is legal, open, honest and respectful.

The Fundraising Regulator is responsible for setting, maintaining and promoting these rules. You can find out more about their role, including an animation that explains who they are and how we promote good practice, on the website, About us | Fundraising Regulator

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Using AI responsibly

Also on 9 December 2025, the Charity Commission produced new guidance to support charities in understanding and using AI responsibly. It includes practical steps on planning, piloting, user testing and data protection.  You can read about it here Guidance for using artificial intelligence in fundraising | Fundraising Regulator

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Derbyshire Dales District Council has set out a detailed timetable for completing its revised Local Plan and submitting it to the Government by December this year.

The tight deadline follows a series of changes in national government planning policy. However, the Council remains committed to keeping local communities informed on progress with the Local Plan, before a formal six-week public consultation starts in August.

The revised Local Plan will set out the overall vision along with policies and proposals for the future development of those parts of the District that lie outside the Peak District National Park.

As part of the review of the existing Plan, which dates from 2017, the District Council is considering how the local population will change in the future and what that might mean for the number of new homes (including affordable homes), employment land and other development needs and supporting infrastructure it needs to plan for.

The Council is also looking at key issues such as how to take into account the impacts of climate change, to meet the needs of children and older people, and to ensure it maintains a flourishing green environment.

Register on the Local Plan webpage at www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/LocalPlan, where more background information about the review to date is also available.

The Local Plan review timetable will be presented to a full meeting of the District Council for approval on 29 January.

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Safer Spaces, Stronger Minds Conference

Date – Tuesday March 10th 2026
Time – 9.00am – 4.00pm
Venue – The Pavilion, Branston Golf Club, DE14 3DP

A unique event bringing together leisure professionals, safeguarding leads, gym managers, mental health advocates and sector partners – all committed to creating safer, more supportive spaces for staff and service users.
• FREE to attend (registration required)
• FREE lunch & Tea/Coffee included
• FREE delegate goody bag
• Marketplace of local services & organisations
• Expert speakers & networking opportunities

Event hosted by Together Active and Active Derbyshire. Safe Spaces, Stronger Minds Conference Tickets, Tue, Mar 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite