Illegal Fundraisers Who Do Not Have The Relevant Licence

Well done to the people who made the purpose of their lives to help their fellow man in these difficult days since the appearance of the pandemic, well done to those who rush to help by contributing to this worthy cause. But there is a big 'but' in all of this .

According to the Fundraising Law of 2014, (68(I)/2014) no person (natural or legal) is entitled to organise a fundraiser unless a relevant permit is in force throughout the period of the fundraiser.

Such authorisation permits the organisation to hold the fundraiser and ensures that the fundraising effort is conducted in accordance with the procedures, terms and/or conditions set out in the relevant legislation referred to above. Otherwise, the fundraiser organizer/s is/are guilty of an offence under the provisions of Law 68(I)/2014.