UPDATE

The 2019 edition of UK Giving is now available to download.

THE CAF UK GIVING REPORT 2017

Published annually, the CAF UK Giving Report is the largest study of giving behaviour. Here's some highlights from our 2017 report:

  • People are becoming more charitable.
  • Medical research is the most popular cause.
  • £18 is the median average contribution for a charitable donation or sponsorship.
  • Women are more charitable than men.
  • Younger people are less likely to donate money than older people.
  • Charitable giving peaked in November.

Download CAF UK Giving 2017

Monthly insights into UK Giving

Charities Aid Foundation has been researching UK giving trends since 1975. Earlier reports can be found in our publications library. All of our research is free to read and download. Sign up to receive news of our latest research publications.
    
  • Christmas present wrapped in red ribbons

    Giving at Christmas

    For this month's research we look at what drives people when it comes to giving to charity this Christmas, as well as how many of us are willing to give up a present to donating to charity instead.
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    Giving Tuesday

    For this month's insight into UK giving we're sharing with you the stats that show just how many people get involved in this worldwide day of giving.
  • Baking for charity

    Baking for charity

    For this month's research we asked people about baking for charity. We found out how popular it is, the average amount raised by a bake sale, and much more.

Recent UK Giving Reports

Charities Aid Foundation has been researching UK giving trends since 1975. Earlier reports can be found in our publications library. All of our research is free to read and download. Sign up to receive news of our latest research publications.
   

UK Giving 2016

This report looks into how much is donated, who the donors are, where the donations go and the trends over time.

Read UK Giving

UK Giving 2018

Find out who gives to good causes, how people give and which charities are most likely to receive support.

Read the report

UK Giving 2019

The number of people in the UK regularly giving to charity has declined for the third year in a row.

Read the report