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Monday briefing: Why Britain is becoming less charitable – and what it means for those that need it most
- CAF reports 2025 UK charity donations fell to £14 billion, with giving down overall.
- Fewer Britons donated in 2025, with participation dipping alongside total donations.
- Costs of living are highlighted as a major driver of reduced giving.
- Overseas aid donations have fallen as donors focus more on domestic causes.
- Food banks now attract a larger share of donations amid the decline in other areas.
- younger donors show complex behavior with online fundraising driving ad-hoc giving.
- Some donors, especially high earners, report not being interested in charities.
- The CAF expects the sector to face reduced services if trends continue.
- The report calls for reviving a broad culture of giving beyond monetary donations.
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