PFRA, the regulator for face-to-face fundraising, was established in 2001 to promote quality, integrity and transparency in the sector. PFRA says the accreditation process helps to ensure that members’ face-to-face fundraising activities meet the requirements of the Institute of Fundraising’s code of practice for personal solicitation of committed gifts, and offers demonstrable evidence to supporters of commitment to high standards.

The new accreditation process began at the end of last year with members having to demonstrate how they were complying with the IoF’s code. Of PFRA’s total membership of 128, 51 are now accredited.

The PFRA’s chair Timothy Hornsby said: “Many more members are presently going through the accreditation process and I am confident that it won’t be long before the majority of our membership will be accredited.”

Accredited members will be allowed to use a new quality marque, to be launched later this year, on stationery and fundraising materials.

For more information visit www.pfra.org.uk