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SHINING THE SPOTLIGHT ON CHARITIES

We work to create a positive climate for charities to operate in and raise awareness of the impact that they make.

This blog features our take on what’s going on in the world of charities, ranging from the latest in legislation to what emerging trends and themes across society mean for the future of the sector. Keep up-to-date as we unpick the political, social and news environment and what it all means for charities.

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9 June 2020

Changing course to weather the storm

How place-based giving schemes have adapted under COVID-19.
30 March 2020

Never has charity been more important #CharityUnitesUs

The #CharityUnitesUs campaign is all about shining the spotlight on the experience of charities during this difficult time. Find out how you can get involved.
11 March 2020

2020 Budget: What does it mean for charities?

Today the Chancellor announced the 2020 Budget. We’ve taken a look through the detailed documents so you don’t have to. Read our roundup of what may impact the civil society sector.
16 January 2020

Government must work with charities to achieve their five principles for technology
Read our response to yesterday's speech by The Baroness Morgan of Cotes, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport who set out the five principles she sees as critically important to make the “digital revolution” work for everyone. We believe civil society is essential to achieve these aims and reveal how CAF’s own work supports them.
18 December 2019

A new government in place, what would charities like to see?
The 12 December election brought in a newly invigorated Conservative government and has returned Boris Johnson to Downing Street. Here is a look at the Conservatives’ stated position on all things civil society and policy areas that CAF will be watching as the new government takes shape.
13 December 2019

Charity champion MPs among fresh faces in election

Last night saw seismic changes to the make up of Parliament with more than 150 new faces entering the House of Commons for the first time.
6 December 2019

CAF hosts The Charity Debate

On 4 December 2019 CAF hosted The Charity Debate in partnership with NCVO. Find out what the Brexit, Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green political parties had to say about charity, ahead of the 2019 election.