Expert charity advice and opinions

How charities and civil society can contribute to the UK’s recovery

The Law Family Commission on Civil Society has published its final report Unleashing the power of civil society. Chaired by former Cabinet Secretary Lord Gus O’Donnell, the Commission has proposed a range of policy recommendations and initiatives aimed at unleashing the full potential of the charity sector over the next decade.

Supporting women in social enterprise

The theme for International Women's Day in 2023 is Embrace Equity. This theme is particularly important at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) and is the focus of our Social Business Impact Programme which provides blended finance and business support to social businesses led by women of colour based in London.

Can we do better for donors who want to give to good causes abroad?

The series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has brought a lot of suffering to people living in the region, many of whom were already devastated by years of conflict in Syria. CAF is supporting the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid. 

Key challenges and opportunities facing the charity sector

Like many organisations across the country, CAF is considering how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting the environment we operate in, and the impacts of a potential recession. Civil society in the UK is vast and includes a myriad of organisations and groups but there are common challenges and themes.