What the UK Giving Report and Local Giving Report 2026 means for your fundraising strategy

Giving habits in the UK have changed significantly over the last decade and charities must adapt with it.

That was the starting point of the Chartered Institute’s most recent member webinar, where colleagues from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) shared findings from the UK Giving Report and UK Local Giving Report 2026, alongside practical advice on what fundraising leaders should do in response. Below is a summary of the key takeaways.

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