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How you can help

GIVING TO CHARITY DURING COVID-19

Charities support our society and help us live in a better world. As they face unprecedented challenges, now is the time to support them.

Charities face increasing pressure

During the global coronavirus crisis, many charities are facing financial difficulties and struggling to deliver much needed support to our communities across the UK.

CHARITIES AND APPEALS TO SUPPORT

CAF Coronavirus Emergency Fund

The Fund is now closed. The CAF Coronavirus Emergency Fund has awarded approximately £6.4m to 1,250 organisations across the UK. We are continuing to explore and share opportunities to support charitable organisations at this difficult time.

Learn about the funds impact

Global Support: WHO fund

The World Health Organisation is leading and coordinating the global effort against COVID-19. You can make donations through your CAF Account.

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Donate using our Charity Search

Use our charity search to find a specific charity helping communities hit by Coronavirus or continue supporting a cause close to your heart.

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National Support: The Coronavirus Appeal

The National Emergencies Trust (NET) has launched an appeal to help those most affected by the outbreak. Donate from your CAF Account or support them directly.

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OTHER WAYS YOU CAN WORK WITH CAF

I'm a philanthropist

Do you have £10,000 or more to donate? Together we can help you achieve more for the causes you care about.

Visit our philanthropy area

I'm a company

Are you a corporate in a position to provide support to the charity sector at this time?

Visit our corporate area

DONATING THROUGH CAF

We believe donating to charity should be simple and stress-free. Our tax-effective products make it easy for you to support your favourite causes – here’s why.

Security

Donate anonymously and protect your privacy. That means you’ll only hear from the charities you want to.

Overseas donations

Have confidence your money is going to a good cause, even in countries where there is no charity regulator or where laws on financial crime are weak.

Online sponsorship requests

Help friends reach their fundraising target when you make an online donation. With money already set aside, you can show your support – even if pay day is a long way off.

Our products

A whopping £125 million was donated to charity by our donors last year. You can be part of something big too. Take a look at the ways we can help you manage your giving.

  • Give 25% more to charity at no extra cost
    Manage your giving through one online account and with Gift Aid added to your balance, you’ll have more to give to your favourite causes.
    CAF Charity Account
  • Donate to charity, straight from your wages
    Give to any UK registered charity directly from your wages. Payroll Giving lets you donate more to your favourite causes.
    CAF Give As You Earn
  • Start your philanthropy journey
    Whether you want to give £10,000 or millions to charity, together we can help you achieve more for the causes you care about.
    CAF Charitable Trust

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The latest thoughts and updates about giving to charity

Our videos, articles and regular newsletters are packed with tips on how to get the most from your giving.

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What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid increases the value of your charity donations by 25%, because the charity can reclaim the basic rate of tax on your gift – at no extra cost to you.

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Why do people give?

Have you ever wondered why people make charitable donations? We’ve got the inside info on why people give.

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It’s really easy to get involved with your favourite causes via social media.

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