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OUR PASSION

We're campaigning to create a positive climate for charities to operate in, and raising awareness of the impact that they make. Working with charities, philanthropists and politicians to better understand and influence key issues facing the sector, we publish world class research, insight and comment on philanthropy both in the UK and internationally. Giving is our passion, and building on our unique knowledge and experience we are campaigning to create a better world.

OUR FOCUS

Campaigning for giving in the UK

We are uniquely positioned to understand charities and donors in the UK. Through our campaigns and research we are working to improve the environment for giving, and to create conditions that allow charities and social enterprises to flourish.

Find out how we're campaigning for giving in the UK

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Campaigning for a giving world

We have a global philanthropic network and decades of international giving knowledge. Using our insight, influence and experience, we are campaigning for world changing philanthropy.

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CAF CAMPAIGN COMMENT

17 July 2017

Can Mayors help to build a culture of civic philanthropy?
There is a growing focus on the role of elected mayors as drivers of change at a local level. Can they play a key role in developing a culture of civic philanthropy that can strengthen our towns and cities? And how?
12 July 2017

Philanthropy: anti-democratic and proud of it?
Philanthropy can sometimes subvert democracy by allowing a small minority to exert disproportionate influence on public policy. But could this actually be one of philanthropy's great strengths?
30 January 2017

Truth Decay: Philanthropy and the battle against misinformation and fake news
Does philanthropy have a vital role to play in combating the widely-publicised threat of “fake news”?
7 February 2018

Why the UK needs to lead the way in championing civil society

As the EU Parliament debates the closing space of civil society we’ve taken a closer look at what example the UK is setting and whether there’s more that can be done to allow civil society to flourish.
5 January 2018

General levy on single-use plastic items could generate millions for good causes

This morning the media has been set alight with the idea of the aptly named ‘#lattelevy’, the concept of paying a 25p levy on disposable coffee cups, to build on the success of the plastic bag levy which has been incredibly successful in reducing the use of plastic bags, and has also generated unprecedented funds for local and national charitable causes.

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campaign SPOTLIGHT: GIVING TUESDAY

Celebrated on the Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.

Thousands of charities, companies, individuals and community groups take part across the world and the campaign is growing every year.

Join the movement and give - whether it’s some of your time, a donation, gift, or simply a thank-you to your charity supporters for all their help over the year.

Giving Tuesday is a great way to come together with your family, your community, your company or your organisation and find a way to give back.

Discover this amazing day of giving

OUR latest reports and discussion papers

Submission to HM Treasury Select Committee on future of cheques
Read our submission to HM Treasury Select Committee on the future of cheques.
Gift Aid benefits
The Benefits of Giving – simplifying the benefit rules for charitable donations to encourage effective fundraising.
Our response to the consultation on the regulation of charity pooled funds
In 2009 the Government consulted on the regulation of charity pooled funds, proposing the introduction of an authorised investment fund - the Charity AIF - which would be open only to charity investors.

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We are working to build a stronger charitable sector by running campaigns, influencing government and encouraging people to give to good causes.

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Engaging, informing and influencing

CAF CAMPAIGNS

Influencing government

OUR PASSION

OUR FOCUS

Campaigning for giving in the UK

Campaigning for a giving world

CAF CAMPAIGN COMMENT

Can Mayors help to build a culture of civic philanthropy?

Philanthropy: anti-democratic and proud of it?

Truth Decay: Philanthropy and the battle against misinformation and fake news

Why the UK needs to lead the way in championing civil society

General levy on single-use plastic items could generate millions for good causes

campaign SPOTLIGHT: GIVING TUESDAY

OUR latest reports and discussion papers

Submission to HM Treasury Select Committee on future of cheques

Gift Aid benefits

Our response to the consultation on the regulation of charity pooled funds

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