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Donors encouraged to declare donations in tax return to help charities as Gift Aid still underused

New research from the Charities Aid Foundation shows just over half (54%) of donors said they claimed Gift Aid when they gave money to charity last year.

Nearly 4 million fewer giving to charity during peak pre-Christmas period

Those who can afford to are being encouraged to give this Christmas as 3.8 million fewer people gave to charity during November, normally the peak month for donations.

34 million hours of volunteering time up for grabs this winter

Charities could tap into millions of hours of volunteering time over the next few months according to research by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

Charities fear for the future as cost- of-living forces many to cut services

More than half of charities say they are worried about their ability to survive due to the rising cost of living, according to new Charities Aid Foundation research.

CAF launches new fund for small charities focused on social equity

As many small charities face challenges this winter, Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has today launched a new £3m fund for small charities working to improve social equity in their communities.