CAF publishes Trustees Report for 2025/26

30 September 2026

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) distributed more than £1.43 billion to charities on behalf of individuals and businesses in its last financial year, increasing from £1.20 billion the previous year. The Trustees Report for 2025/26 highlights how these funds supported the work of hundreds of thousands of social purpose organisations around the world.

CAF works with corporate and individual donors to enable them to give more effectively, strategically and impactfully.

Last year, private and corporate donors in the UK, US and Canada entrusted more than £1.65 billion to CAF to help charities around the world to do more of their life-changing work. These contributions increased from £1.34 billion the previous year.

Caroline Siarkiewicz, Interim Chief Executive of the Charities Aid Foundation commented: “The role that CAF plays in inspiring donors and organisations to give more strategically and sustainably is increasingly important as charities face a more challenging operating environment. We see first-hand the value that philanthropic funding can achieve and the impact that more strategic philanthropy can have.

“We are grateful for the continuing support of our donors, the dedication of our teams, and the commitment of those in the sector to furthering positive impact.”