PUBLIC AFFAIRS BLOG

Gold-standard philanthropy

Olympic athletes will become famous for their performance. But many of them are also noticeable for their charitable activities beyond their sport.

Why modern grant-making comes with core funding

The new publication ‘Modern Grantmaking – A Guide for Funders Who Believe Better is Possible’ reminds us that unrestricted funding should be an essential element of every funder's toolbox. This was also a crucial lesson funders learned during the pandemic. But will they stick to it? 

You've Got To Hold and Give: Philanthropy and Modern Football

With Euro 2020 capturing headlines, Campaigns & Public Affairs Manager Andy Frain looks at football's changing relationship with philanthropy. 

Advocating for civil society post-Covid

Policy Manager Daniel Ferrell-Schweppenstedde sets out how the pandemic could lead to renewed international interest in civil society and protecting civic space.

Meaningful ‘levelling up’ needs civil society at its heart

‘Levelling up’ is an important and ambitious government agenda but civil society needs to be included as an equal partner from the get-go.

GoGiveOne - The Importance of Making Vaccines Available Globally

Campaigns & Public Affairs Manager Andy Frain explains why CAF is backing the #GoGiveOne campaign and explores the topic of vaccine nationalism.

The Queen’s Speech contains some green shoots for charities, but civil society needs to be engaged in the recovery

The most notable point of the speech for the sector was the explicit mention of the Charities Bill, which Government had already committed to introducing when Parliamentary time allowed.