CAF's publications include world class research on UK giving and international giving trends, philanthropy insight and comment from our Giving Thought think tank and reports from our Policy and Campaigns.
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    UK Giving Report 2021

    This UK Giving report sets out the continuing impact that the pandemic is having on people’s giving behaviours. It is based on monthly online interviews throughout 2020, and includes more recent polling in 2021 as restrictions began to lift.
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    CAF World Giving Index 2021

    With the challenges of Covid-19 on charitable giving around the world, this year’s World Giving Index tells a truly remarkable story.
  • Global Civil Society Response to the Covid 19 pandemic

    The global response to the Covid-19 pandemic

    During these unprecedented times, civil society’s unique role and value has never been more evident. It has stepped up to plug critical gaps in the official response and proved unequivocally that it provides a lifeline and quality of life for millions.
  • Beyond Integrity

    CAF America Covid-19 reports

    Regular reports from CAF America that tell the story of the unfolding trends and the challenges of charitable organizations facing Covid-19 worldwide.
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    Gift Aid Emergency Relief campaign briefing

    We are part of a coalition of charities, campaigning for a two year Gift Aid Emergency Relief package.

Giving Thought think-tank

Giving Thought is where we consider the key challenges facing civil society globally, explore how and why people give, and test radical new ideas that could shape the future of charity.

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CAF UK Giving research and insight

We've been looking into donor behaviour and issues affecting charities in the UK since 2004.

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International research hub

Our international research offers unique insight into global generosity and individual country giving.

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