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IF YOU’RE A CHARITY, WE’RE YOUR BANK

There’s something reassuring about working with like-minded people. We’re different to other banks because any surplus we make is reinvested to support the charitable sector.

COVID-19 RESOURCES

Update from CAF Bank's CEO

Alison Taylor, CEO, provides an update on CAF Bank's priorities during the coronavirus outbreak.

Read Alison's update

COVID-19 resources for charities

Your hub for the latest resources to help charities and other not-for-profit organisations affected by the pandemic.

Find out more

Stay secure during the pandemic

Now is a time to be extra vigilant. Our security centre highlights how to spot scams and effective ways to protect yourself.

Read our seven tips

WHAT WE OFFER

Current account

CAF Cash is our current account for charities. Manage your transactions by telephone and online, with branch network access through our banking partners.

Find out about CAF Cash

Loans

Flexible secured loans, between £50,000 and £5 million, for UK registered charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Secured loans from CAF Bank

Online banking

Convenient 24/7 online banking with easy-to-use dual authorisation features.

Start banking online

Instant access savings

CAF Gold offers easy access to your savings, allowing transfers between your CAF Cash account or your charity’s nominated UK bank account.

Discover CAF Gold today

CAF saving and investment options offered by partners and distributed through CAF Financial Solutions Limited

Savings accounts

A range of notice and fixed term deposit accounts, designed to make your charity's savings work harder.

Learn more about charity savings

Investments

Maximise your charity's cash for the longer term, by tapping into a wide range of charity-specific funds online.

Investing for charities

WHY CHOOSE CAF BANK

Charity is in our DNA – CAF Bank is owned by a major UK charity, Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), so we exist for purely charitable purposes.
Supporting charitable work – our profits are reinvested to help fund CAF’s work supporting the charitable sector.
Shared values – our ethical approach means we are devoted to helping you grow your social impact.

UK-based support – our friendly, experienced team is on hand to help you manage your charity’s money.
Dependable – we're committed to serving you with integrity and professionalism.
CAF Bank Ltd is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.

YOUR RIGHTS

Find out about your rights when making payments in Europe.

THIRD PARTY PROVIDER ACCESS TO CAF BANK ONLINE SERVICES

Customers who wish to use the services of a third party provider, such as accountancy packages, may now do so. If you call our customer services team on 03000 123456 and choose option 3 to speak to one of our representatives, we will explain what we can do so that a third party provider can access your online accounts.

Third party providers who would like to know more should also call us on 03000 123456.

Alternatively, please read our guidance for Third Party Providers and customers.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Safe haven for frontline heroes

A charity adapted its new social enterprise project to provide free accommodation for key workers during the pandemic.

Learn how the charity adapted

Giving old buildings new purpose

A conservation charity is protecting York's historic properties and giving them a new lease of life.

Adapting heritage buildings for new uses

Leading the way in lockdown

A forward thinking church has adapted its new building to support people in isolation during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Read Waypoint Church's story

HELP AND SUPPORT

Need any help?

If you have a question about our banking services, here's where to find help and support

If you are looking for a secured loan, call our charity finance experts on
03000 123 444

How to find us

London office
Map and directions (PDF)

Kings Hill office
Map and directions (PDF)

How we safeguard your money

Our Pillar 3 Disclosure describes our approach to maintaining a strong capital base for supporting CAF Bank’s operations, to meet regulatory capital requirements and to manage risk. This should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report.

Your eligible deposits with CAF Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Protect yourself from fraud

Visit our security centre for practical tips on how to prevent you and your charity becoming a victim of fraud. Find out about the main current threats and how to report a suspected scam to us.

You can also learn about the security measures we take to help protect your personal information, privacy and money.

Read our guide on how to spot and protect your organisation from the most common banking scams affecting charities.This guide will help you spot the tell tale signs of attempted banking fraud, and offers nine simple but effective tips to reduce the risk of becoming a victim.

CAF Bank Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number: 204451). CAF Bank Limited Registered office is 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JQ. Registered in England and Wales under number 1837656.

CAF Financial Solutions Limited (CFSL) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under registration number 189450. Authorisation can be checked on the financial services register at www.fca.org.uk. CFSL Registered office is 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4TA. Registered under number 2771873. CFSL is a subsidiary of Charities Aid Foundation (registered charity number 268369).

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Charities Aid Foundation © | Registered Charity Number 268369
25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4TA
10 St. Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD
Telephone: 03000 123 000