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Charities Aid Foundation creates social investment fund

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has launched a social investment fund, the CAF Social Impact Fund, to enable philanthropists to invest in providing loans for charities to help them become stronger

New Director of Communications at CAF

Paul Rees

Paul Rees has been appointed as the Director of Communications at the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

CAF Bank extends services to Scottish charities

Scottish charities can now pay in funds over-the-counter to their CAF Bank accounts at any of the 320 Scottish branches of RBS.

Top 100 philanthropists' donations down 33% in a year, but £1m+ donations increase

Donations from the top 100 philanthropists have dropped by one third in a year, down by £818 million to £1.67 billion, according to this year's Sunday Times Giving List.

CAF Charity Trends

I have taken a quick look at the new CAF Charity Trends website.

CAF Bank launches MasterCard debit card for charities

CAF Bank Mastercard debit card

Charities with CAF Cash accounts can now pay for goods and services using CAF Bank' s new MasterCard® debit card for charities.

Introduction to fundraising planning and regular giving

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Introduction to fundraising planning and regular giving
  • Date: 12 May, 2011 - 12:00 - 17:30
  • Venue: Central London
  • Fee: GBP 120

Learn how to create a draft fundraising plan alongside the various options available for individuals to support your charity in a regular way, looking at direct debits, payroll giving and standing ord

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Introduction to fundraising planning and tax-efficient giving

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Introduction to fundraising planning and tax-efficient giving
  • Date: 23 June, 2011 - 12:00 - 17:30
  • Venue: Central London
  • Fee: GBP 120

Learn how to create a draft fundraising plan alongside the various tax-efficient options available for individuals to support your charity including payroll giving, shares, legacies and the recent cha

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Tax-efficient giving made easy

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Tax-efficient giving made easy
  • Date: 7 July, 2011 - 12:00 - 17:30
  • Venue: Central London
  • Fee: GBP 120

This course will help your charity take full advantage of the UK’s many tax incentives including the recent changes to Gift Aid, payroll giving, share donations and legacies.

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Tax-efficient giving made easy

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Tax-efficient giving made easy
  • Date: 26 May, 2011 - 12:00 - 17:30
  • Venue: Central London
  • Fee: GBP 120

This course will help your charity take full advantage of the UK’s many tax incentives including the recent changes to Gift Aid, payroll giving, share donations and legacies.

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Your UK Fundraising

UK Fundraising - improving the effectiveness of charity and non-profit fundraisers

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