Charities which pester donors for cash face being fined up to £25,000 under new rules.
A new Fundraising Preference Service, launched this week allows members of the public to demand that charities stop sending them fundraising messages by phone, text or email.
Should a charity fail to comply, it may be reported by the fundraising regulator to the information commissioner.
Public can now demand that charities stop sending them fundraising messages by phone, text or email.
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