Check Fundraising Licences Before Donating

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s long-standing culture of charitable giving has prompted renewed calls for donors to ensure that their contributions are made through authorised and transparent channels. An awareness message encourages people wishing to support those in need to verify the organisation requesting donations and understand how the money will be collected, distributed and used.

Donors have the right to know where their contributions are going, who will benefit, and how the funds will be managed. Checking these details can help ensure that charitable contributions reach their intended recipients.

Donation requests circulated through messages or other channels must include the required fundraising licence number. Unlicensed fundraising may expose those involved to legal action and referral to the relevant authorities.

Protecting Donors and Donations

The regulations governing fundraising in Bahrain are intended to organise charitable collections and protect both donors and beneficiaries.

The awareness message stresses that responsible giving is not only about generosity, but also about ensuring that donations are handled properly and used for their intended humanitarian purposes.

Bahrain has a long tradition of charitable work and community support. Verifying fundraising licences and the organisations behind donation campaigns can help preserve public confidence and ensure that this tradition continues through legitimate and accountable channels.