Give with Confidence is a self-regulation scheme for charities that are registered and raise funds in the UK.

It is run by the Fundraising Standards Board and aims to protect donors and encourage best practice in fundraising. There are 169,000 charities in England and Wales, but only 1,300 have so far signed up to the scheme.

Director Chris Bale explains why we were one of the first to join: "We're still quite a small charity, not a household name, and so it's very important for people to feel they can give to us with confidence.

"Signing up to the scheme means that we're committing to be honest, respectful and accountable to our donors, and if they feel we don't live up to that commitment we have a clear complaints procedure that they can follow."

• Read our Fundraising Promise
• Read our Complaints Procedure
• Find out more about the Fundraising Standards Board

Registered Charity Nos 1080507/SCO 37932