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Christmas and New Year Hours for CAF Bank customers:
We’re open as usual except for the bank holidays (25-26 December 2025 and 1 January 2026) and we’re closing early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve (at 1pm, 24 December 2025 and 31 December 2025).
To guarantee that your CAF Bank payments arrive before the bank holidays, we recommend sending them by 4pm on 23 and 30 December 2025. For more information on payment deadlines, please visit secure.cafbank.org/.
Housing is of vital importance to all of our communities, and CAF Bank is proud to be able to support AIHA in its mission to provide affordable social housing.
Are you a charity or social enterprise looking for #SocialInvestment? Our Venturesome Impact Fund offers flexible repayable finance ranging from £50,000 to up £1 million with a 5.5% fixed interest rate.
Learn more: cafonline.org/services-for-c…
How can charities ensure alignment between their ethical policies and practices?
Join Laurence Gagen (LGT Wealth) & Scott Newman (CAF Bank) at ESG Imperative 2025 to explore weaving ESG thinking into the fabric of your organisation.
civilsociety.co.uk/esg
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With insights from CAF’s World Giving Index and UK Giving Report, Tom Calver from @thetimes explores whether Britain is becoming more generous. Check out the key findings ⬇️
NEW: Is Britain becoming more generous?
Despite a pandemic and a cost of living crisis, the amount of money given to charities has risen since 2019.
Here’s why I think technology, rather than soaring altruism, is behind it…
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Service update for CAF Bank customers: We’re open as usual this festive period, except for the bank holidays, and we’re closing at 1pm on Christmas Eve (24 December) and New Year’s Eve (31 December). For more information, please visit secure.cafbank.org/.
On Saturday 14 December, an exceptional cyclone devastated the #Mayotte archipelago, causing hundreds of deaths and injuries, enormous damage and devastating the already precarious housing.
@Fondationfrance has launched a national appeal to help those affected in Mayotte ⬇️
Working with local partners in the Indian Ocean region, @Fondationfrance is providing humanitarian aid to help vulnerable people, including shelter, food and psychological support. They will closely monitor changing needs on the ground to help the people most in distress.
Last week, the CAF International Network of partners met in Buenos Aires, hosted by Argentinean member @raciargentina
The conference was filled with insightful discussions, strategic planning, and collaboration, all focused on building a fairer, more sustainable future for all.
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🔉Latest edition of R4 Moneybox features our CEO, David Holdsworth, and @Caf discussing how you can give safely to charity this Christmas.
Listen for #SaferGiving tips 👇
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With many charities continuing to face funding challenges, it’s great to see the Energy Redress Scheme open for its tenth round of funding with £40m to award in grants.
📣 The latest funding round is now open!
A £40 million fund is available to charities and community groups across England, Scotland and Wales.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on 15 January 2025.
👉 energyredress.org.uk/announc…@ofgem
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📢 Our consultation on the Civil Society Covenant closes this week!
Complete our feedback form by 12 December and help shape a Covenant that speaks to organisations and groups of all sizes across civil society: ncvo.org.uk/get-involved/civ…
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We’re proud to highlight @GileadSciences Zeroing In: Migrants and Mobile Populations grant programme, developed with the support of CAF’s Impact Accelerator team. Learn more⬇️
People in migrant populations face legal, social and economic barriers to accessing HIV prevention and care. We’re announcing a $5 million commitment with Charities Aid Foundation (@Caf) to help drive community-led solutions. gilead.inc/3Vl07bN#GileadForGood
The countdown is on for #ChristmasChallenge! From 3rd–10th Dec, your donation to any of 1,250 amazing charities can be doubled.
Watch our campaign launch video, explore the incredible charities, and get ready to DOUBLE your difference this Christmas.
bit.ly/CC24Double🎄
CAF Bank is committed to supporting charities through bespoke packages that will help them to serve their communities. We look forward to following @CuanWildlife’s progress as they start this new, exciting chapter!
Today is #GivingTuesday! The UK theme this year is #GiveYourWay – to explore and showcase all the various ways people can get involved in charitable giving.
How is your charity getting involved? Share your fundraising activities with us 👇
@GivingTuesdayUK
Fraud can be devastating, especially for charities. It doesn't just deprive them of vital resources, it impacts the people & causes they support.
It’s important for trustees to be well-informed about protecting their charity. This updated guidance is a useful place to start⬇️