We share the public’s concern at the impact of the recent earthquake on the people of Nepal. In response to such a humanitarian disaster, it’s natural to want to give what you can, where you can.
As Regulator, while we would urge you not to be deterred from giving, we recommend that you carry out some simple steps to make sure that your donations go to those who really need them.
Sadly, in previous situations of this type, there have been reports of scammers seeking to take advantage of the public’s generosity, including the use of fictitious websites and emails claiming to be from charities. You should look to donate to genuine charities or take part in fundraising events organised by genuine charities, and to carry out the following checks. Genuine charities will not be offended if you ask questions.
The Disasters Emergency Committee – DEC – is organising the main appeal for the Nepal crisis and held its launch event in Scotland on 28 April 2015.
When donating