Welcome to the Charities Aid Foundation

We help donors to give more impactfully and charities to build their resilience so they can do more of their life-changing work.

Personal giving From one-off donations to long-term giving, or designing your personal philanthropic strategy, we work together to help you realise your giving ambitions. Corporate giving You have the vision for making a difference. So do we. We help you plan how to give based on your goals. Services for charities Helping your charity or social enterprise become more resilient. Insights Discover the latest insights for donors and charitable organisations to help create a greater impact About us We are a leading charity, working at the centre of the giving world. We help donors to give more impactfully and charities to build their resilience so they can do more of their life-changing work. Donate  
 
 
 

Personal giving

From one-off donations to long-term giving, or designing your personal philanthropic strategy, we work together to help you realise your giving ambitions.

DISCOVER OUR PERSONAL GIVING SOLUTIONS

Corporate giving

You have the vision for making a difference. So do we. We help you plan how to give based on your goals.

DISCOVER OUR CORPORATE GIVING SOLUTIONS

Services for charities

Helping your charity or social enterprise become more resilient.

DISCOVER HOW WE SUPPORT CHARITIES

Insights

Discover the latest insights for donors and charitable organisations to help create a greater impact

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About us

We are a leading charity, working at the centre of the giving world. We help donors to give more impactfully and charities to build their resilience so they can do more of their life-changing work.

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Corporate giving

Corporate Foundation

Your giving can go further. So can your business.

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What is a corporate foundation?


Corporate foundations provide a structure through which companies can address pressing social and environmental issues in a way that creates real value for society and their business.   

There is no legal definition of a corporate foundation, nor is there a one-size-fits-all model for setting one up. The best approach will depend on your business’ ambition, resources, requirements and the scale at which you intend to operate.  

We help in two ways, offering the strategic advice you need, backed by the infrastructure to set up a corporate foundation. All without you having to register as an independent entity with the Charity Commission. 

Why a corporate foundation?

Corporate foundations set out a clear intent and long-term commitment for delivering positive impact for a specific cause area. A corporate foundation gives you: 

  • A framework for structured and strategic corporate giving
  • Clear and accessible governance structures 
  • Social purpose within your organisation – showing the world that your company’s values are genuine
  • Focus and direction as you create shared value for society and your business – while also helping you grow brand awareness and engagement
  • A way to engage with the voluntary sector, so you can deliver impact through charity partnerships

It all starts with a solid, well-prepared business case for your giving ambitions. From there, we can help you decide how to effectively set up your corporate foundation. 

How we can support with:

Strategic advice and support

Our impact advisory service acts as your independent, critical friend. We’ll help your corporate foundation express its purpose, develop a clear proposition, set out the best way to achieve its aims.

We could support you to: 

  • Develop and refine your ambitions
  • Carry out benchmarking and bespoke research
  • Identify the right charitable partners
  • Creating impact measurement and reporting frameworks  
  • Improve stakeholder engagement, including collaborative and co-creative approaches
  • Design and deliver grant programmes to bring your purpose to life 

Giving infrastructure and governance

Our giving products help your business to set up and manage its corporate foundation. All without you having to register as an independent entity with the Charity Commission.  

 
As a charity ourselves, our clients benefit from our strong established governance and due diligence. Our charity verification service ensures your donations reach legitimate charities in the UK and around the world.

Why choose CAF


Corporate giving experts

We have proven expertise in helping companies achieve their corporate giving goals, and in understanding what charities need most. 

A partner for impact

We partner with companies across all sectors, supporting with the design and delivery of their employee and strategic giving programmes. 

2,500

Our products and services enable 2,500 businesses to make a tangible difference to the causes they care about. 

160,000 non-profits

We work with over 160,000 non-profits to find, access, and grow the funds needed to do more of the great work they do.

100 years' experience

Over the last 100 years, we have led the way in developing innovative approaches to giving.  

Safe and secure

Our robust charity verification and due diligence processes help your donations reach their intended causes safely and securely. 

Talk to us about your company’s needs

Bring us your questions and tell us your plans. Together, we’ll make good things happen. 

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Our team

Philippa Cornish

Philippa Cornish

Head of Client Experience: Corporate, Charities and Individuals
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Lucy Mantella

Lucy Mantella

Principal Corporate Adviser

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Carole Morgan

Senior Corporate Client Adviser

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