CAF CAMPAIGNS

CAMPAIGN IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Giving for the City

It's widely recognised that many areas of the UK have suffered economically, as the traditional industries which fuelled their growth have declined. One element that has been absent from many of the political discussions on this topic is philanthropy, and the role it can play in driving local investment into urban centres.

As policy makers start to think about addressing this gap, with an increasing focus on devolution, city deals and the introduction of programmes like the "Northern Powerhouse" and the "Midlands Engine", there is undoubtedly an opportunity to start revitalising our towns and cities. And yet, one element that has been absent from many of the political discussions on this topic is philanthropy, and the role it can play in driving local investment into urban centres.

We believe the time is now to look again at philanthropy, not only as a route to financial investment, but also as a way of reconnecting people with places and spaces.

Visit our Giving for the City hub

OUR LATEST RESEARCH: CAF Scotland Giving

Generous Scots gave more than £1.2 billion to charity in 2017.

The CAF Scotland Giving report is now in its second year and is the only major study of its kind. Highlights from the report include:

• Scotland accounts for 11.8% of all UK charitable donations, despite representing 8.4% of the UK’s population.
• Generous people in Scotland increased their giving from the estimated £813 million donated in 2016, to £1.2 billion in 2017.
• The increase in donations was driven by the same number of people giving more, with the average (mean) donation amount increasing from £36 in 2016 to £60 in 2017.
• Most popular causes supported by those in Scotland were children and young people, with 28% of those surveyed saying they had donated to this cause.
• Two-thirds (66%) of people took part in a charitable or social activity, such as volunteering for a charity, donating money or goods, or buying an ethical product.
• Young people aged 16 – 24 are passionate about civil society;  they’re the most likely age group to volunteer, buy an ethical product and of all the charitable activities they take part in, are most likely to have signed a petition.
• Only 51% said they used Gift Aid on their donations.

The 2018 report is based on YouGov monthly polling of people in Scotland between January and December of 2017.