CAF Bank Director profile

UK Local Giving Report 2026

The UK Local Giving Report 2026 explores how charitable giving differs across the UK and the local factors that influence generosity.

Greener spaces, smarter choices – Energy efficiency in charity property strategy

Energy efficiency is central to charity property strategy, helping reduce costs, strengthen resilience and support long term impact.

Lincolnshire Rural Housing Association

Learn about how a CAF Bank loan has helped Lincs Rural address both the cost-of-living crisis and environmental concerns.

A step in the right direction

Following our blog on the case for a national philanthropy strategy, the Government has announced a series of updates focused on the impact economy. Learn what they mean for charitable giving.

Regular giving

This blog explores why taking a moment to review your donations can help ensure they continue to make a meaningful impact.

Property challenges facing faith communities in 2026

From rising maintenance costs to planning constraints, faith communities must make more strategic choices about property to stay sustainable.

How to maintain the integrity of your corporate giving programme amid geopolitical uncertainty

Discover practical ways your business can maintain the integrity, relevance and long‑term strength of your corporate giving programme during geopolitical uncertainty - without compromising your purpose or your impact.

UK Giving 2026 – watch the webinar on the state of the nation’s giving

Watch the UK Giving webinar to explore the latest insights into public giving and their implications for the charity sector.

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.