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New research highlights desire for greater community involvement across the UK

One in six people in the UK want more opportunities to engage with their local community, with even higher demand in some urban areas, according to new research by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

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Dark green background with white text that reads 2026 UK Local Giving Report, mapping generosity across the country, CAF

New research highlights desire for greater community involvement across the UK

One in six people in the UK want more opportunities to engage with their local community, with even…

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Recruiting and retaining staff in small charities: A strategic guide

Robert Payne, Principal Consultant with a specialist focus on grant making, shares some reflections…

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FPR results 2025-2026: A spotlight on community foundations

The annual Foundation Practice Rating results show community foundations continue to outperform the…

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Community foundation leaders at the Delivering Change Together Summit

Partnering for the Goals

The role of place-based philanthropy in achieving the Global Goals.

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Short term versus long term: a necessary balance

The tightrope funders must navigate between short-term and long-term funding.

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Ten ways funders can lead on climate justice

The role of funders in supporting climate justice at a community level.

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Our unique Quality Accreditation

What does our unique community foundation development programme involve?

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Legacy: gifting tomorrow

There is far more to leaving a legacy than just money.

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Future proofing rural and coastal communities

Remote community issues and the role of place-based philanthropy in all landscapes.

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SDGs: The value of local collaboration

How can the Sustainable Development Goals be achieved in UK communities and how is 'SDG 17: Partners…

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Ukrainian families gathered at Lviv Ukraine train station in March 2022, loaded with suitcases.

Strengthening refugee support at a local level

We caught up with Andrea at Community Foundation Wales to explore how community foundation support h…

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