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.

Explore our impact accelerator

Get strategic advice Provide social investment

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

EXPLORE OUR PERSONAL GIVING RESOURCES

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.

Find out more about CAF

100 years of CAF

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

FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY

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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SERVICES FOR CHARITIES

Resources for charities

Explore our insight, guidance and tools to help build your charity's resilience.

Insight to enable you to do more life-changing work

Our expert resources are designed to support you to strengthen your organisational resilience and navigate the challenging climate of rising costs, increased service demand and competition for funding. So you can continue to make an impact in communities that matter.

Featured content and research

Research

UK Giving Report 2026

The state of the nation’s giving.

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Charities

Donor Advised Funds: What are they and why are they popular with major donors

Securing funding to strengthen your organisational resilience can be challenging. So how best can you approach creating these opportunities for your charity?

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Charity blog

How can your charity attract and engage major donors?

If your charity predominantly receives funding from trusts, foundations or government, exploring the major donor space can feel daunting. Here are some tips to get you started.

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Charities

Charity Resilience Calculator

Start thinking about your organisational resilience with our evidence-based calculator tool.

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The six core characteristics of a resilient charity

Through our extensive research and advisory work with charities, we have identified six characteristics that show an organisation has the potential to be resilient. In this series of articles, we explore each characteristic and share steps your charity can take to strengthen its resilience and navigate the challenging climate of rising costs, increased service demand and competition for funding.

PURPOSE

Seven steps to clarify and communicate your charity’s purpose

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FINANCIALLY AND OPERATIONALLY FIT

Building a financially and operationally resilient charity

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EVIDENCING IMPACT

Evidencing your impact – key considerations for success

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

How valuing your people and culture enhances charity resilience

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WELL-NETWORKED

Three ways to strengthen your charity’s networks for lasting impact

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EXTERNAL AWARENESS

Future-proofing your charity: adapting to the external environment

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