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Personal giving

The American Donor Fund

A dual qualified donor advised fund for dual UK and US taxpayers

Tax-efficient giving in the US and UK


Paying tax in the US and UK? Our American Donor Fund can help you make the most of any charitable giving. It also makes sure you get the tax relief you're due - on both sides of the Atlantic. 

It helps dual taxpayers like you to increase your UK giving by 25% thanks to Gift Aid, as well as increasing your US tax deduction by 25%.


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A fund to support your giving

Dual tax relief

Claim US and UK tax relief where it applies on all your global giving, from a single account that can hold GBP Sterling, US Dollars and Euros. 

Experts on hand

Our specialist relationship managers are ready to share their knowledge and practical advice – freeing you to focus on causes that matter to you.

Invest and grow

Work with us to grow your giving by investing your funds – making your gift do more for the causes you support.

Online, any time

See details of your giving and manage your account your way – all online.

Ways to give

One-off or occasional giving 

Our Donor Advised Gift service allows you to give large, one-off or ad hoc gifts with no long-term commitment and no minimum contribution. 

Regular giving 

Donate regularly into our Donor Advised Fund until you’re ready to distribute to the charities of your choice, whenever you want.  

Long-term giving 

Our Premier Donor Advised Fund offers investment options to enable growth of the funds and appoint successors to continue your charitable giving. 

How the American Donor Fund works

1

You donate money into your CAF American Donor Fund. We send you receipts for US and UK tax purposes.

2

Where applicable, we can reclaim the basic rate of UK income tax under the Gift Aid scheme. This gets added to your account.

3

You claim your eligible tax relief in both the US and UK.

4

You make an onward donation request and we’ll grant on your funds to your chosen charity.

We're here to help. Simply apply for an account and we’ll be in touch to discuss your needs.

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Why choose CAF?

A tax efficient giving account

We've helped dual US/UK taxpayers give tax effectively with our pioneering product since 1999, helping them give over £1 billion in that time. 

£420 million

We distributed over £420 million on behalf of our donors using our donor advised funds in the financial year 2022/23. 

UK's leading donor advised fund

We make up over half the UK market, ranked by gifts in and grants out.

160,000 charities

We work with over 160,000 charities to find, access, and grow the funds needed to do more of the great work they do. 

Safe and secure

Our robust charity verification and due diligence processes mean your donations reach their intended causes safely and securely

Ready to make the most of your charitable giving?

We're here to help. Simply get in touch with us via telephone 03000 123 150 or click contact us to discuss your needs.

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Do you already have a CAF American Donor Fund?

We’ve made it easier than ever to manage your fund. Register for online access today.

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Are you a professional adviser?

We'd love to show you how the American Donor Fund could benefit your clients with dual US/UK tax status.

Here are some important documents to help put you in the picture:


Meet our team

Joe Crome
Joe Crome

Head of Business Development and CAF American Donor Fund

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Jason Flynn

Northeast Business Development Director (US-based)

Natalie Williams
Natalie Williams

Senior Manager

Annabel Broome
Annabel Broome

CADF Client Manager

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Important legal information

The CAF American Donor Fund is the trading name of Southampton Row Trust Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with the company number 3900842 and with the Charity Commission registered charity number 1079020. Southampton Row Trust Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CAF America, a US 501 (c) (3) public charity. CAF America Employer Identification Number (EIN) 43-1634280. 
 
Registered Office: 25 Kings Hill Avenue, West Malling, Kent ME19 4TA, United Kingdom. 
 
Telephone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding UK bank holidays). 


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