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The Charities Aid Foundation

Registered charity 268369, on the register since 1 January 1974. The 2nd largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

The Charities Aid Foundation exists to accelerate progress in society towards a fair and sustainable future for all. We work at the centre of the giving world, to drive greater and more impactful giving through tailored, innovative and strategic services for individual and corporate donors, and to help social purpose organisations to build their resilience and do more of their life-changing work

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

General Charitable Purposes

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.