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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TOGETHER WE GIVE MORE

CAF is 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.

Better giving starts here

Welcome to the Charities Aid Foundation


For over a century, we’ve led the way in developing innovative approaches to giving. 

We partner with corporate and individual donors to enable them to give more effectively and impactfully. Annually, we distribute over £1 billion to non-profits around the globe.

We also help charities and social enterprises to strengthen their resilience through our strategic advice and specialist services. Using our research and policy expertise, we help shape the wider environment for charities and donors.  

Together, we work to accelerate progress in society towards a fair and sustainable future for all.

 

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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
Discover effective ways to give Explore the best ways to give that match your ambitions Maximise your impact Give more effectively by aligning your giving goals with the needs of social purpose organisations Resources for effective giving Expert content to help inspire and inform your giving
The basics you need to know about payroll giving

Payroll giving is a powerful way for you to make a difference to the charities and causes close to your heart.

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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
Discover effective ways to give Get your organisation and your people giving Maximise your impact Give more effectively by aligning your company’s giving goals with the needs of social purpose organisations Resources for effective giving Resources to help inspire and inform your corporate giving
Corporate Giving 2025

Explore how UK businesses are shaping their communities and discover how your organisation can drive meaningful change.

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Services for charities

Helping your charity or social enterprise become more resilient for the long term.

DISCOVER HOW WE SUPPORT CHARITIES
Funding for charities Explore our funding, finance, and advisory services Charity banking and investments Discover our everyday banking, loans and investment funds for charities and social enterprises Resources for charities Expert resources to help navigate rising costs and build your charity's resilience
Charities Guide to Investing

Charities are facing many challenges in meeting demand, covering costs and raising sufficient donation income. Maximising return on income, savings and investments has never been more important.

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