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Seven tips to maintain a charity bank account

Here are seven tips to help you maintain your charity bank account.

UK giving is changing: what foundations can do to help charities adapt

This blog explores how foundations can best support charities to adapt by prioritising stability, flexibility and long‑term resilience in an increasingly challenging funding environment.

What it means to be a socially responsible business

Discover what social responsibility in business is, how it engages employees and how incorporating giving can make a positive impact on society.

How to maximise your corporate giving budget – whatever the size

Learn how to maximise your corporate giving budget at any size, with practical tips on focus, ringfencing funds and building impact over time.

How to align your charity reserves strategy with your mission

Learn how charities can align their reserves strategy with mission, values and risk appetite to strengthen resilience, credibility and long‑term impact.

Does placing ESG restrictions around investments hinder performance?

ESG limits do not automatically cut performance; strong governance, stable fundamentals and effective risk management often help sustain competitive long‑term returns.

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.

Understanding donor decline and what charities can do

Six hundred thousand donors is a shocking number to lose. Over the last decade, that is how many supporters the UK charity sector has lost each year — adding up to almost six million donors in total.

Why people give: aligning your ask with donor motivation

As charities, every time we fail to ask for support when people are motivated to give, we miss an opportunity.

Join the conversation on the state of the nation’s giving

Join us to discuss what the findings mean for fundraising resilience and strategic planning in the year ahead. We will examine the huge shifts in how people choose to donate, their motivations for giving, and the implications for future charity income.

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Making the case for investment in charity spaces

We highlight the important elements of an effective investment case, and how charities can bring these together to clearly articulate the rationale, affordability, and long term impact of their property plans.

What is corporate philanthropy and why does it matter

Discover why corporate philanthropy matters, the business benefits and how to create a lasting impact by giving at least 1% of pre-tax profits.

Wheelyboat Trust

The Wheelyboat Trust is dedicated to helping disabled individuals enjoy water-based activities.

Supporting your charity’s green future

Planning a green project? Every organisation’s route to sustainability is different — but trusted advice and clear funding pathways can make it simpler.

Funding your charity’s property strategy

We explore the main sources of funding, how they can be combined, and the role that loan finance can play in supporting property projects. Build a sustainable, achievable funding plan.

Halma plc: Designing a global giving framework

Learn how Halma plc created an employee-driven, purpose-led giving platform for a safer, cleaner and healthier future.

Spending money to make money: The win-win-win of philanthropy advice

Discover how integrating philanthropy advice into financial planning can deepen client relationships and drive long‑term value. The blog shows how charitable planning benefits clients, firms, and the wider community.

Your guide to impactful corporate giving

A practical guide for leaders who want a step by step approach to creating a giving programme that delivers lasting social value.

Using network mapping to strengthen charity fundraising and partnerships

In this blog we explore what is network mapping, how to use it effectively and why it should be part of your charity's year-round planning.