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We're known for our research – it informs decisions. We provide up-to-date analysis and information on the charitable sector for donors, policy-makers, decision-makers and journalists, nationally and internationally.

Helping Companies helping charities coverHelping companies helping charities

This report offers research into charity perceptions of corporate giving and industry sector differentiation. Includes practical guidance for companies working with charities.

 

Read the reportThe Public Bond with Tax-effective Giving in the UK

A survey of the public awareness and usage of tax-effective giving methods, which includes Gift Aid, gifts of land and buildings, legacies and wills, payroll giving, and share giving.

 

The Charities Aid Foundation Grant Programme: Learning from capacity building and lessons for other fundersThe CAF Grant Programme

OU Business School provides a report which focusses on CAF grants made from May 2002. It examines how effective support through the grant programme has been and the impact it has made.

 

Boy's face with map of Asia painted on itBRIC Giving

This international survey provides research on individuals' giving to charity and social contribution in the BRIC nations – Brazil, Russia, India and China

 

Consultation groupCharity Trends

Find out more about our plans for Charity Trends and make your suggestions as to what you would like to see.

 

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