UK Giving Report 2026
The state of the nation’s giving.
Discover our latest insights on charitable giving, donor behaviour, key issues affecting donors and charities.
We help donors to give more impactfully and charities to build their resilience so they can do more of their life-changing work.
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 SOLUTIONSYou 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 SOLUTIONSHelping your charity or social enterprise become more resilient.
DISCOVER HOW WE SUPPORT CHARITIESDiscover the latest insights for donors and charitable organisations to help create a greater impact
ExploreWe 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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This year’s UK Giving Report brings together the latest research and insights on how people across the UK are giving today. While it highlights some real challenges, it also reveals the trends shaping public generosity.
Our research found that around two-thirds of all charitable giving is unplanned, prompted by conversations, appeals, or being moved by personal experience rather than by a pre-existing commitment. So, why not be the one to start that conversation?
Rather than spreading funding widely, many donors are focusing their philanthropy on particular places and communities they care about, supporting solutions that reflect local needs, strengths, and lived experience.
Our new blog explores how where people live shapes generosity and what this means for funding approaches.
Learn why businesses should build a culture of giving and practical ways leaders can engage employees, build stakeholder trust and create a lasting impact.