Put your philanthropic purpose to work

Our experience, independence and global reach mean we are uniquely placed to support you to give with impact. Through our simple, flexible and tax-effective giving vehicles we distribute donations to more than 165,000 charities every year in over 140 countries. 

Manage your long-term giving

The CAF Charitable Trust is our leading donor advised fund. It's tax-effective and gives you the flexibility to give to the causes that matter to you, when and where you want.

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Give large, one-off gifts

Our CAF Donor Advised Gift (DAG) is a simple way to make large, one-off or occasional charitable gifts.

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Give as a dual UK and US taxpayer

We are the leaders in offering smart, tax-effective philanthropy services for dual UK and US taxpayers through our CAF American Donor Fund.

Give smarter globally


If you’d like to discuss charitable giving options aligned to your ambitions, please get in touch – we’re here to help.

Expert philanthropic advice

We believe in the power of philanthropy. With our strategic, evidence-based approach to giving, we’ll work with you to bring your ambitions to life.

We are one of the few donor advised fund providers to offer an advisory-led service.

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A trusted partner for advisors 

We are a trusted philanthropy partner of some of the largest wealth management firms in the UK. Through giving solutions, advisory services and events, we are uniquely placed to help your clients maximise their impact.

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Stories of impact 

We're proud to partner with thousands of ambitious donors and their families to drive positive change in UK and around the world.

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Private client: Delivering lasting impacts for nature



How a CAF client is creating a wilder Kent in memory of his late wife.

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John Sharp: Saving lives at sea



How a CAF Legacy pledger followed in his ancestor’s footsteps to fund the upgrade of a RNLI lifeboat.

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Trevor Dickety: Empowering women through bee keeping



Learn how a CAF Charitable Trust client funded a project to break the cycle of poverty through resilient beekeeping businesses in Burkina Faso.

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Guide to Giving

Download your free comprehensive guide and learn how to make greater impact with your giving

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Evidence vs. impact

The goal of any donor is to make a difference with their funds, but with so many different organisations working on the same issues, how do you decide?

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Donor Advised Funds and non-UK charities

Mark Greer looks at how philanthropists can use Donor Advised Funds to make gifts to non-UK charities.

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