GDPR & Your Charity: 4 things you need to know

GDPR applies to charities of all sizes — but it doesn't need to be scary.

Many mosques, madrasahs, and community charities collect donor information as part of their day-to-day activities, including Gift Aid declarations. Understanding a few basic data protection principles can go a long way towards helping your organisation handle that information responsibly.

Here are four simple things to remember:

• Only collect the information you genuinely need.
• Keep donor records secure and accessible only to authorised people.
• Be transparent about how donor information will be used.
• Review records regularly and avoid keeping data for longer than necessary.

Most small charities are already working hard to serve their communities and manage their administration responsibly. Often, improving data handling is less about complex legal requirements and more about having clear processes and organised records.

Tools such as GiftAidManager can help charities keep donor records organised and auditable, making day-to-day administration easier.