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Biography
Philippa is Head of Corporate Clients at Charities Aid Foundation. The team help companies across the private, public, and social sectors transform purpose into practice. They work with clients on corporate giving, employee engagement, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability in order to benefit their business and broader society. CAF is the UK’s leading provider of corporate giving, with an unrivalled knowledge of how to safeguard donations and maximise their impact.
Philippa has recently collaborated with companies such as AstraZeneca, Warburtons and Marks & Spencer to help them embed their company’s purpose and deliver long lasting change.
The team closely follow developments in ESG and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They advise firms on how to be a ‘responsible business’, and to help them make meaningful commitments in order to compete for talent, future-proof markets, mitigate modern supply chain risks and respond to the evolving challenges of climate change.
Philippa joined CAF in 2017 after working in strategy management at TUI.
Areas of Expertise (5)
Corporate Giving
Responsible Business
Employee Engagement Through Philanthropy
Cross Border Giving
Payroll Giving
Education (1)
Durham University: B.A., Modern Languages & Cultures (French & Italian)
Volunteer Experience (3)
London City Mission : Homeless shelter
2014 - Present
New York City Cares : Various projects
2007 - 2008
Amnesty International : Write for Rights
2006 - 2007
Media Appearances (3)
Corporate purpose: moving from noble intentions to achieving real impact
Business Reporter online
2022-01-17
Sustainability and social issues have rarely had so much global attention – thanks largely to Covid-19 and the climate crisis. The pandemic has increased focus on the extent of wealth inequality, in the UK and abroad, while headlines and conversations engendered by COP26 continue to highlight the desperate environmental situation.
Contactless giving campaign launches
Charity Times online
2021-07-12
“Our research shows how the pandemic has accelerated a stark decline in cash donations to charities, as fewer people carry cash in their pockets,” said CAF head of corporate clients Philippa Cornish. “Contactless donations are likely to make up a larger proportion of fundraising efforts for many charities, which is why we are pleased to be working with GoodBox and supporting Contactless Giving Week this December.”
Spotlight on a Team Member - Philippa Cornish
Charities Aid Foundation online
2018-03-20
Meet Philippa Cornish, Senior Commercial Development Manager, passionate about delivering the best products, services and results for your business.
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