Public compliance statement Dogs Trust is committed to complying with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public and has formally discussed and adopted the guidelines at a meeting of the Board of Directors. Dogs Trust confirms its commitment to the principles set out in the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public. A statement to that effect is included in the annual report. Dogs Trust has a Donor Charter which is consistent with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public Dogs Trust regularly monitors compliance with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public. Dogs Trust considers the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public when planning all fundraising activities. Dogs Trust insists that the Guiding Principles for Fundraising are upheld when we engage with third party agencies. Third party Direct Recruitment agencies must also have signed up to and abide the fundraising codes of good practice. Dogs Trust provides honest, open and transparent disclosure when fundraising from the public. The Executive Director of Dogs Trust is responsible for compliance with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public. Dogs Trust ensures that fundraising staff are provided with information and training on the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public. Dogs Trust has a feedback and complaints procedure consistent with the Guidelines for Charitable Organisations on Fundraising from the Public. Feedback is recorded for review by relevant staff including the CEO and the Board of Directors. Feedback is responded to promptly and appropriately. Dogs Trust prepares financial reports consistent with the requirements of the Charities Act 2009 which include a statement concerning the extent to which control of the organisation is independent of its funding sources. Dogs Trust ensures that all donations are tracked and recorded in line with data protection requirements. Dogs Trust is accessible to the public through a number of readily available contact options. Dogs Trust is registered with the Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA), Registered Charity Number 20057978.