Charities Aid Foundation

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is a leading international non-profit organization and financial services provider that facilitates impactful giving for individual and corporate donors. While not a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company, CAF is a key partner for the life sciences sector, managing grant-making programs and corporate social responsibility initiatives for major industry players such as Gilead Sciences and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The organization provides a range of services including donor-advised funds, strategic philanthropy advisory, and specialized banking through its subsidiary, CAF Bank. With a global presence through entities like CAF America and CAF Canada, the foundation distributes over £1 billion annually to support diverse causes, including global health, medical research, and social welfare.