PLP is committed to ensuring we are transparent about how we raise funds and how your donations are spent. Below are some of the fundraising related questions we have been asked by our donors. If you have a question which isn’t covered on this page, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by contacting: [email protected] Why do you need to fundraise? Without funding, none of PLP’s work would be possible. It’s a challenging time for charities to raise funds. In 2025 there was a 74% increase in charity closures, and many large national charities are being forced to make redundancies. Without a strong and diverse fundraising programme, PLP will not be able to continue our vital work amplifying the voice of people from marginalised communities and holding state power accountable Why do you need to fundraise? Donations from individuals are vital to our work. The majority of PLP’s voluntary income currently comes from grants made by trusts and foundations, along with other types of income such as events tickets and legal aid funding. Grants are an increasingly competitive, with more charities competing for less funding. Donations from individuals help guarantee PLP’s long-term viability and increase our resilience by reducing our dependence on one source of income. Individual donors also give us the flexibility to direct funds where they are most needed, enabling PLP to respond with courage and agility to new challenges. Do you receive funding from cost orders? Judgements often stipulate that PLP’s costs are paid by the other side, but we can’t rely on this income. We are committed to taking on cases which push the boundaries of public law, with no guarantee of success. To get to trial we first need to make a substantial investment of time and money. Individual donors are vital for ensuring we have the resources available to take on strategically important cases with the potential to improve the lives of our clients, and thousands of other people in similar circumstances across the UK. Will it increase my chances of working with PLP if I donate? No. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donates to support our work, but PLP does not give private benefit to an individual or organisation in return for a donation. We are fortunate that many individuals and organisations we work with choose to donate to support our work, but any private benefit, such as being instructed on a case or speaking at an event, is incidental with no relation to any donation made. Do you refuse donations? Like all charities, sometimes it may be necessary for PLP to refuse or return a donation. This could be for a variety of reasons, including a donation from an illegal source or with an illegal condition, a donation stipulated for a purpose that fall outside our charitable objectives, or a donation which carries an unacceptable reputational risk. More information about when a charity may refuse or return a donation is available from the Charity Commission. How will you use my personal data if I donate? PLP is committed to processing your personal data with the upmost care and security. Our Privacy Policy outlines how your data will be stored and your rights under UK data protection law. If you have any questions about our privacy policy or the information we hold about you, please contact us at: [email protected] How do you ensure you are fundraising ethically? We are committed to fundraising to highest possible ethical standards. PLP is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and signed up to the Code of Fundraising Practice. If you have any concerns about how PLP raises funds or you think we’ve got something wrong, please let us know by contacting: [email protected] or calling 020 7843 1260. I have a complaint about PLP’s fundraising. What should I do? If you have a complaint about how PLP raises funds, you can get in touch by contacting [email protected] or calling 020 7843 1260. We aim to respond to your complaint as soon as possible, though if an investigation is required this may take a few weeks. During this time we will provide you with regular updates on your complaint. If you feel we haven’t adequately responded to your complaint or you haven’t received a response within four weeks, you have the right to raise a complaint directly to the Fundraising Regulator. You can do this at: https://www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/service/complaints-about-fundraising