Tag: Charities Aid Foundation

UK drops out of ‘Top 10’ most generous countries as fundraisers halted

Stuart Mitchell

The UK has dropped out of the ranking of the world’s most generous countries for the first time as the effects of lockdowns on charity fundraising took hold. The Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving Index is a global survey which has interviewed more than 1.6 million people since 2009 and asks each of them three questions: have they helped a stranger, given money or volunteered for a good cause over the past month? For this edition, data has been included for 114 countries, representing over 90% of the global adult…

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Aberdeen Standard Capital wins mandate from Charities Aid Foundation

Stuart Mitchell

Aberdeen Standard Capital (ASC) has announced its biggest charity strategic partnership to date by securing the CAF Financial Solutions Limited (CFSL) mandate of c. £200m. CFSL is a subsidiary of the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). ASC and CAF signalled their intent to work together in November and this mandate announcement marks the first significant milestone for the partnership. CAF provides financial services, advice and support to UK and International charities and their donors. Following a robust selection process, ASC has been chosen to be the investment manager of an existing…

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Donors more likely to give if the Government offers incentives, poll finds

Stuart Mitchell

Four in 10 people who already donate money to charity said Government incentives such as top-ups make them more likely to give, according to a new survey. The polling by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) signalled that Government incentives, such as Gift Aid and match funding, play a crucial role in increasing amounts given to good causes. The research also found that in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic more than half (55%) of those aged 35-44 were worried about their household income over the next six months. Amongst 25-34…

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Unlocking assets could free £1bn to support coronavirus fight, says report

Stuart Mitchell

Hundreds of millions of pounds could be unleashed to support charities hit by the COVID-19 crisis, according to new analysis by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). A report published today recommends a raft of measures to unlock charitable assets, harness unclaimed Gift Aid and stimulate new giving to vital causes hit by the deadly outbreak. The report by CAF, which grants more than £650m to charities each year, contains recommendations for government, regulators and charities themselves to unlock vital cash needed to support charities during the current crisis and rebuild…

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Nearly 6 in 10 people want plastic bag levy to benefit environmental charities

Stuart Mitchell

The UK’s 5p levy on plastic bags is proving popular with the general public with a majority saying funds raised should go to charity, according to new research from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). The mandatory levy was introduced across the UK as a whole in 2015, for plastic bags from large retailers such as supermarkets. CAF research found that nearly eight in ten (77%) of those surveyed said the levy was a positive step to protect the environment. The survey also found that shoppers are adopting new habits since…

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