Welcome to the Charities Aid Foundation

We help donors to give more impactfully and charities to build their resilience so they can do more of their life-changing work.

Personal giving From one-off donations to long-term giving, or designing your personal philanthropic strategy, we work together to help you realise your giving ambitions. Corporate giving You have the vision for making a difference. So do we. We help you plan how to give based on your goals. Services for charities Helping your charity or social enterprise become more resilient. Insights Discover the latest insights for donors and charitable organisations to help create a greater impact About us We are a leading charity, working at the centre of the giving world. We help donors to give more impactfully and charities to build their resilience so they can do more of their life-changing work. Donate

Personal giving

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

DISCOVER OUR PERSONAL GIVING SOLUTIONS

Find a charity and donate

Search our database of over 160,000 charities and donate to the organisation that mean the most to you.

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Discover effective ways to give

We match our strategic, insight led approach with your giving ambitions, so you give in the way you want, to the causes you want, at the right time for you.

DISCOVER OUR PERSONAL GIVING SOLUTIONS

Get a giving account Give through a Charitable Trust Make a large, one-off gift Give through your payroll Give as a dual US/UK taxpayer Leave a legacy gift

Maximise your impact

From strategic advice to grantmaking and social investment, we can work together to drive meaningful change.

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Services for professional advisers

We offer seamless support and expertise to strengthen your own. A trusted philanthropy partner to help your clients make a measurable difference to the causes they care about.

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Resources for effective giving

Expert content to help inspire and inform your giving

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Corporate giving

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

DISCOVER OUR CORPORATE GIVING SOLUTIONS

Discover effective ways to give

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

EXPLORE OUR CORPORATE GIVING SOLUTIONS

Get a company giving account Set up payroll giving Make a commitment to Matched Giving Set up a corporate foundation Inspire workplace fundraising

Maximise your impact

From strategic advice to grantmaking and social investment, we can work together to drive meaningful change beyond corporate charitable giving.

EXPLORE OUR IMPACT ACCELERATOR

Get strategic advice Create a grant programme Provide social investment

Resources for effective giving

Resources to help inspire and inform your corporate giving.

EXPLORE OUR CORPORATE GIVING RESOURCES

Services for charities

Helping your charity or social enterprise become more resilient.

DISCOVER HOW WE SUPPORT CHARITIES

Funding for charities

As a charity, we understand the financial challenges you face. We’re here to help strengthen the long-term resilience of your charity or social enterprise.

EXPLORE OUR FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Fundraise online Manage your CAF donations Apply for an unsecured loan Apply for secured loan Explore information on grants

Charity banking and investments

Through our subsidiaries CAF Bank and CAF Financial Solutions Limited (CFSL), we work with you to find the best place for your money.

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Current account Savings accounts Secured loans Investments

Strategic consultancy

We've been working with charities for over 100 years. So, we know that if your charity is going to have real impact you need the right support and strategy in place.

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Resources for charities

Expert resources to help navigate rising costs and build your charity’s resilience.

EXPLORE OUR RESOURCES FOR CHARITIES

Insights

Discover the latest insights for donors and charitable organisations to help create a greater impact

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Research

Discover insight into donor behaviour, key issues affecting charities and responses to significant UK events.

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Blog

News and opinions from the experts in charitable giving and the sector

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About us

We are a leading charity, working at the centre of the giving world. We help donors to give more impactfully and charities to build their resilience so they can do more of their life-changing work.

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100 years of CAF

From a £1,000 legacy to distributing over £1 billion to charities annually.

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Governance and policies

As a registered charity (number 268369) we operate in a specific way. Learn more about how we are run with essential information on leadership and governance.

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Annual reports Our trustees and executives Legal and regulatory information Standards and conduct policy Sustainability commitment

Press office

View our latest press releases or contact us for commentary on philanthropy, corporate giving and issues facing the charity sector.

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Public affairs and policy

We use our expertise in philanthropy and charitable giving to amplify the charity sector’s voice and needs, working with government, policy makers and regulators to bring about change.

EXPLORE OUR POLICY WORK

Partner with us

The CAF International Network is a group of locally led, independent organisations from across the world, extending our reach beyond the UK, US and Canada.

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Careers

At the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), we don’t just talk about impact, we actively shape it. Find a rewarding and meaningful career at CAF, where together, we give more.

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Insights

Donor blog

The latest insight and commentary to help you give with greater impact

Corporate giving blog

Smiths group foundation: Engineering social impact

Discover how the Smiths Group Foundation partnered with CAF to create a strategic global grant programme, supporting employee-nominated charities and helping drive employee engagement.

CAF June 19, 2025

Corporate giving blog

How to maximise your corporate giving budget at financial year-end

As your company approaches the end of the financial year, you are likely to be focused on wrapping up your reporting and finalising budgets, targets and activities for the financial cycle ahead.

CAF March 10, 2025

Corporate giving blog

The benefits of payroll giving for senior business leaders

Learn how senior business leaders can use their resources, influence, and potential to make a significant positive impact on society.

Alana Rendell December 16, 2024

Personal giving blog

The basics you need to know about payroll giving

Payroll giving is a powerful way for you to make a difference to the charities and causes close to your heart.

Ella Walker-Winslow October 24, 2024

Personal giving blog

Giving to Ukraine: what we've learnt two years on

As we explore the efforts of organisations dealing with the crisis, we begin to understand the collaborations and initiatives making a difference, and what donors can do to support them.

Derek Ray-Hill February 26, 2024

Corporate giving blog

Business and philanthropy at COP 28

Why businesses and charities must forge a new way of working together for people and planet

Laura Yonish December 01, 2023

Corporate giving blog

Corporate giving by the FTSE 100: lessons for policymakers

Our latest report provides clear lessons for policymakers to make sure businesses can help build a strong civil society.

CAF November 01, 2023

Personal giving blog

The Sunday Times Giving List 2023: The 100 most generous Rich Listers

Tracking the philanthropic activity of 100 of Britain’s wealthiest people who collectively gave £3.4 billion to charity.

Edward Garrett May 26, 2023

Personal giving blog

How can we effectively give to Sudan?

When faced with a crisis such as the conflict in Sudan, it can be difficult to know the best way to help. We discuss the options.

Ashling Cashmore May 15, 2023

Personal giving blog

Can we do better for donors who want to give to good causes abroad?

The UK has an opportunity to position itself as a global frontrunner, by enabling a system that better supports all types of donors.

Daniel Ferrell-Schweppenstedde February 14, 2023

Personal giving blog

Mind the gap: the role we can play in bridging the gap in funding for UN SDGs

Record numbers of people gave to charity last year worldwide but the world’s framework for humanitarian improvement remains behind schedule and underfunded.

Derek Ray-Hill October 11, 2022

Corporate giving blog