12 March 2007
Dear Sir,
Westminster City Council’s decision to stop “threatening and annoying” fundraisers only serves to penalise those charities who undertake street fundraising in a responsible and considered manner (‘Chuggers’ face ban in West End, 9 March).
Face-to-face fundraising is an important way for charities to reach people and raise awareness of their cause. The Mental Health Foundation works hard to improve the negative reputation that face-to-face fundraisers have gained over the years. We train our staff to a high standard and always act in accordance with official fundraising guidance. As a result, we have not received a single complaint since we began street fundraising in July 2006.
Face-to-face fundraising helps us to receive donations that we would not otherwise. Without them, the Mental Health Foundation would lose vital funding to continue helping people with mental health problems, their friends and families.
Phil Lunn
Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager
Mental Health Foundation
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