At the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI), we are committed to ethical, transparent, and responsible fundraising. Our practices reflect legal standards, sector best practice, and our core values as a charitable arts body.

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What You Can Expect from Us

• Honesty and Openness: We will always be clear about how we raise and use funds.

• Respect for Privacy: We handle supporter information respectfully and lawfully.

• Fairness and Safety: We avoid pressure tactics and ensure our fundraising is inclusive and responsible.

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For Our Supporters

• You have the right to clear, accurate information.

• Your data will be kept safe and private.

• You can opt out of contact at any time, and we’ll act quickly on any requests or concerns.

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For Donors

• We only accept donations that align with our mission and values.

• If you make a restricted gift, we will honour your wishes.

• We carry out basic due diligence to protect our integrity and reputation.

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Complaints

If you have concerns about our fundraising activities, we welcome your feedback. We have a transparent complaints process and aim to resolve issues fairly and quickly.

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For more details or to raise a concern, visit our Complaints Policy.