Tag: CAF

UK falls out of top 20 most generous countries in the world

Stuart Mitchell

The UK is no longer one of the most generous countries in the world, according to the Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving Index 2024. It now places 22nd in the global index, its joint lowest ranking, having fallen to the same level it was in 2020 when charitable activity was severely limited by the Covid 19 pandemic. The CAF World Giving Index is one of the biggest surveys on giving ever produced, with this year’s research covering 142 countries and interviewing millions of people around the world since 2009. This…

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Public backs charity access to AI, research finds

Stuart Mitchell

“AI must not be the privilege of the few” People around the world recognise the benefits that Artificial Intelligence can bring to further charitable causes, according to new research from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). Indeed, most people (70%) believe that efforts should be made to help charities of different sizes and resources to access AI. Ahead of Microsoft’s first Global Non-Profit Leaders Summit in Seattle, which a thousand non-profit leaders are expected to attend, CAF is encouraging technology companies to consider how charities of all sizes can access the…

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Cost of living: charities face uncertain months ahead as half say they used reserves to get through tough winter

Stuart Mitchell

Charities have been a lifeline to millions this winter – providing food, warmth and support for the vulnerable – but new research has found just half of charities are confident they can afford to meet their current overheads, including energy, rent and supplies. The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) surveyed more than 1,300 organisations across the UK over the previous four challenging months. With the Government’s support for their energy costs set to be cut from April, many charities face prolonged uncertainty as they continue to deal with rising demand for…

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Nearly 4 million fewer gave to charity during peak pre-Christmas period say CAF

Stuart Mitchell

According to the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), new research shows just 36% of individuals donated or sponsored someone for charity in November, down from 43% in a typical November pre-pandemic.  November is usually the month when most people say they give to charity thanks in part to national events such as Children in Need and the Poppy Appeal. Some charities rely on November fundraising to fund their work for the following year. However, festive giving has been lacklustre for the last few years due to the pandemic restricting opportunities for…

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CAF launches new fund for small charities focused on social equity

Stuart Mitchell

As many small charities face challenges this winter, Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has launched a new £3m fund for small charities working to improve social equity in their communities.  The Keystone Fund will award unrestricted grants towards the core costs of running a charity, strengthening capacity, or building resilience. Many smaller charities across the UK are under heavy strain against the backdrop of increased demand for services, rising running costs and reduced income.   Local charities across the UK are encouraged to apply for the new fund if they are addressing…

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