Fundraisers, consultants and lawyers interested in best practice are being invited by the Institute of Fundraising (Institute) to join a working party responsible for developing the first Event Fundraising Code.

As well as event management issues, the Code will cover key legislative, taxation, financial and insurance considerations, and will join 22 other Codes of Fundraising Practice, all of which are designed to represent the best practice standards for UK fundraisers.

The Institute’s head of policy and deputy chief executive, Andrew Watt, said: “We are seeking applicants who want to be an active member of the Working Party that will develop this important new Code. The Code will be an important step in providing the sector with better guidance and reminding them about the relevant legislation – all in one place. We hope that, ultimately, it will make event fundraising an easier job for all involved.”

Interested parties should have knowledge of event fundraising and of the Institute’s Codes, and should be available to attend meetings.

Nomination forms and more information can be found at www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk. Expressions of interest should be sent to codes@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk by Friday 6 May.