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

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

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We combine our in-depth sector expertise, governance support, and tax-efficient giving solutions to help your company (and your employees) make meaningful change.

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We're here to provide insight, case studies, research and expertise on the charity sector.

For commentary on philanthropy, corporate giving and issues facing charities, please get in touch via media@cafonline.org or contact the team directly.

Caroline Jones

Head of Media and Communications
cjones2@cafonline.org
07917 128 772

Tom Frew

Senior Media and Communications Manager, Charity Financial Services
tfrew@cafonline.org
07435793134

Genevieve Williams

Senior Media and Communications Manager, Giving and Impact
gwilliams@cafonline.org
07435 793 098

Latest press releases

Amount donated by British public falls for first time in five years

16 March 2026

CAF’s UK Giving Report – the UK’s longest running survey for household giving – found that the public donated an estimated £14 billion last year, compared to £15.4 billion in 2024, a drop of almost 10%.
New research finds philanthropy is good for wealth management business

6 February 2026

Economic modelling by Public First finds that offering advice on philanthropy could increase client lifetime value - the revenue a firm expects to earn over the course of their relationship with a client - by nearly 25% by 2035.
Increasing number of high earners missing out on tax benefits for charitable giving

27 January 2026

As the Self Assessment deadline approaches, new research by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has found that 47% of higher and additional rate taxpayers are unaware they can claim back money on the taxes they have paid on their charitable donations.
Charity donations expected to fall by £300m during festive season

11 December 2025

Charities are set to receive £300 million less in donations this festive season, according to new analysis of 2025 giving trends by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).
Two-thirds of high-net-worth donors don’t discuss the tax efficiency of their giving with a financial adviser

19 November 2025

New research by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) reveals that only around a third of high-net-worth (HNW) donors (36%) have discussed the tax efficiency of their giving with their financial adviser in the past two years.
Britain’s Super Givers lead the way in community generosity

7 November 2025

New research has identified the ten places with the greatest concentration of Super Givers - people who support charities in a multitude of ways.
The Social Impact Investment Advisory Group's recommendations on partnership with the impact economy

3 November 2025

The Social Impact Investment Advisory Group has published recommendations after working with experts across the country on how government can better partner with the UK’s growing impact economy.
Charities face mounting challenges of rising costs and increased demand

30 October 2025

Charities are under increasing pressure to meet growing demand for their services while facing continued rising operational costs, according to new Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) research.
Demand for charitable services has increased around the world

24 September 2025

Charities around the world say that demand for their organisation’s services has increased over the last year, according to new global research by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).
Most British businesses do nothing to support charities

4 September 2025

Most of Britain’s businesses do nothing to support charities, new research by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has found. Only 25% of British businesses donated to charities in the form of time, cash or goods last year.

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Personal giving case study

A gift inspired by connection and compassion

For one long-standing CAF client, a treasured Barbara Hepworth sculpture became the starting point for lasting social impact – supporting refugee-led community organisations.

CAF March 19, 2026

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